US Bridges

S.R. 19 over East Branch Whetstone CR

Fair

Morrow County, Ohio · 2.54 Mi. N. of US42 · Structure no. 5900069

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,077
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 19 over East Branch Whetstone CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying S.R. 19 over East Branch Whetstone CR in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,077 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,495 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 19
CrossesEast Branch Whetstone CR
Location2.54 Mi. N. of US42
RouteState Highway 19
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.59839, -82.76632
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,077 (2015)
Projected traffic1,495 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 S.R. 19 over East Branch Whetstone CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 19 over East Branch Whetstone CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does S.R. 19 over East Branch Whetstone CR carry?

About 1,077 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 19 over East Branch Whetstone CR?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 19 over East Branch Whetstone CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.