US Bridges

Old Infirmary Road over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Noble County, Ohio · .28 Mi.N.Of JCT.S.R.146 · Structure no. 6131352

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Infirmary Road over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Infirmary Road over Buffalo Creek in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 81 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Infirmary Road
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location.28 Mi.N.Of JCT.S.R.146
RouteCounty Highway C0021
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.82386, -81.48724
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2015)
Projected traffic112 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Infirmary Road over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Infirmary Road over Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Old Infirmary Road over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Old Infirmary Road over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Infirmary Road over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.