US-42 over Whetstone Creek
GoodMorrow County, Ohio · 0.55 MI N of SR61 · Structure no. 5900700
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,946
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-42 over Whetstone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-42 over Whetstone Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,946 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,477 by 2035. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-42 over Whetstone Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 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 3,946 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US-42 over Whetstone Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US-42 over Whetstone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.