Township RD 3266 over Buffalo Fork
PoorClosed to trafficGuernsey County, Ohio · 500FT S of State HWY 146 · Structure no. 3035883
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1951 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township RD 3266 over Buffalo Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying Township RD 3266 over Buffalo Fork in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 1971. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township RD 3266 over Buffalo Fork built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township RD 3266 over Buffalo Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Township RD 3266 over Buffalo Fork carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1951 count).
How long is Township RD 3266 over Buffalo Fork?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Township RD 3266 over Buffalo Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.