US Bridges

SR 146 over Buffalo Fk of Salt Creek

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 1 MI W of JCT SR 313 · Structure no. 6004997

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,621
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 146 over Buffalo Fk of Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 146 over Buffalo Fk of Salt Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,621 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR 146
CrossesBuffalo Fk of Salt Creek
Location1 MI W of JCT SR 313
RouteState Highway 146
StateOhio
Coordinates39.90307, -81.84225
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,621 (2015)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Fk of Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 146 over Buffalo Fk of Salt 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 146 over Buffalo Fk of Salt Creek carry?

About 1,621 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 146 over Buffalo Fk of Salt Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 146 over Buffalo Fk of Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.