SR 285 over Buffalo Creek
GoodNoble County, Ohio · 0.07M N of JCT SR215 · Structure no. 6103766
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,069
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 285 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 285 over Buffalo Creek in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,069 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,872 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 285 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 285 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 285 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 2,069 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 285 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 285 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.