US Bridges

SR 146 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · 100 Ft. E of JCT SR 821 · Structure no. 3003906

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,699
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 146 over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 146 over Buffalo Creek in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 91 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 1,699 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,358 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 146
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location100 Ft. E of JCT SR 821
RouteState Highway 146
StateOhio
Coordinates39.90287, -81.55047
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,699 (2015)
Projected traffic2,358 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 146 over Buffalo Creek 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 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,699 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 146 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 146 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.