US Bridges

US 42 over Whetstone Creek

Fair

Morrow County, Ohio · 0.3 MI N of SR529 · Structure no. 5900530

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,574
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 42 over Whetstone Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 42 over Whetstone Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 4,574 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,349 by 2035. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 42
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location0.3 MI N of SR529
RouteU.S. Route 42
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.50058, -82.88858
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,574 (2015)
Projected traffic6,349 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 US 42 over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 42 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 42 over Whetstone Creek carry?

About 4,574 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 42 over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 42 over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.