US 42 over Whetstone Creek
GoodMorrow County, Ohio · South Side Mt. Gilead · Structure no. 5900646
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,159
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 42 over Whetstone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 42 over Whetstone Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,159 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,713 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 42 over Whetstone Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 42 over Whetstone Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does US 42 over Whetstone Creek carry?
About 9,159 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 42 over Whetstone Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 42 over Whetstone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.