US Bridges

SR 146 and SR 821 over Buffalo Fork

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · .02 M E of JCT SR 821 N · Structure no. 3003876

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,398
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 146 and SR 821 over Buffalo Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 146 and SR 821 over Buffalo Fork in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,398 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,328 by 2035. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 146 and SR 821
CrossesBuffalo Fork
Location.02 M E of JCT SR 821 N
RouteState Highway 146
StateOhio
Coordinates39.90432, -81.55076
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,398 (2015)
Projected traffic3,328 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 146 and SR 821 over Buffalo Fork built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 146 and SR 821 over Buffalo Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 146 and SR 821 over Buffalo Fork carry?

About 2,398 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 146 and SR 821 over Buffalo Fork?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 146 and SR 821 over Buffalo Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.