US Bridges

SR 229 over Whetstone Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Ohio · 3.23 MI E of US23 · Structure no. 2102854

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,674
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 229 over Whetstone Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 229 over Whetstone Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 71 years old, older 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 5 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 2,674 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,712 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 229
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location3.23 MI E of US23
RouteState Highway 229
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.41552, -83.02061
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,674 (2015)
Projected traffic3,712 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 229 over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 229 over Whetstone 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 229 over Whetstone Creek carry?

About 2,674 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 229 over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 229 over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.