Ir 77 over Buffalo Creek
GoodNoble County, Ohio · 16.8M N Wash. Co. Line · Structure no. 6100902
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 166 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,439
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ir 77 over Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 77 over Buffalo Creek in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 9,439 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,101 by 2035. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ir 77 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ir 77 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ir 77 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 9,439 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Ir 77 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Ir 77 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.