US Bridges

SR 146 over Over Br Buffalo Fork

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 4 M E of JCT SR 313 · Structure no. 6005209

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
733
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 146 over Over Br Buffalo Fork is a concrete culvert carrying SR 146 over Over Br Buffalo Fork in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 733 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,017 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 146
CrossesOver Br Buffalo Fork
Location4 M E of JCT SR 313
RouteState Highway 146
StateOhio
Coordinates39.88015, -81.75992
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic733 (2015)
Projected traffic1,017 by 2035
Trucks11%
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 Br Buffalo Fork built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 146 over Over Br 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 Br Buffalo Fork carry?

About 733 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 146 over Over Br Buffalo Fork?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns SR 146 over Over Br Buffalo Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.