TR103 over Buffalo Creek
PoorPosted for loadNoble County, Ohio · .15 Mi.E. of Jct. SR146 · Structure no. 6130380
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR103 over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR103 over Buffalo Creek in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 3 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR103 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR103 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 TR103 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is TR103 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns TR103 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.