US Bridges

SR 146 over Over Buffalo Fork

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · .4 MI East of JCT SR 313 · Structure no. 6005055

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,316
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 146 over Over Buffalo Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 146 over Over Buffalo Fork in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 1,316 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,827 by 2035. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 146
CrossesOver Buffalo Fork
Location.4 MI East of JCT SR 313
RouteState Highway 146
StateOhio
Coordinates39.89673, -81.81514
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,316 (2015)
Projected traffic1,827 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Over Buffalo Fork built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 146 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 146 over Over Buffalo Fork carry?

About 1,316 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 146 over Over Buffalo Fork?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 146 over Over Buffalo Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.