US Bridges

SR 146 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Noble County, Ohio · 0.18MI W of JCT SR 285 · Structure no. 6102345

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 146 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 146 over Buffalo Creek in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 146
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.18MI W of JCT SR 285
RouteState Highway 146
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.81017, -81.47524
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 146 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 146 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 146 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 146 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.