US Bridges

SR 146 over South Fork Buffalo Creek

Good

Noble County, Ohio · .15 MI E of JCT SR 147 · Structure no. 6102387

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,175
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 146 over South Fork Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 146 over South Fork Buffalo Creek in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,175 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,407 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 146
CrossesSouth Fork Buffalo Creek
Location.15 MI E of JCT SR 147
RouteState Highway 146
StateOhio
Coordinates39.80867, -81.45188
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 protection8 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,175 (2015)
Projected traffic4,407 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 South Fork Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 146 over South Fork 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 South Fork Buffalo Creek carry?

About 3,175 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 146 over South Fork Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 146 over South Fork Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.