County Road 37 over Buffalo Creek
PoorPosted for loadNoble County, Ohio · .02 Mi. N. of Jct. SR.146 · Structure no. 6130038
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 128
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 37 over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 37 over Buffalo Creek in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 128 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 37 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is County Road 37 over Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 37 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 128 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Road 37 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 37 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.