US Bridges

SR 95 over Whetstone Creek

Poor

Morrow County, Ohio · 0.08 MI E of SR95A · Structure no. 5902029

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,071
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 95 over Whetstone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 95 over Whetstone Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,071 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,039 by 2035. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 95
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location0.08 MI E of SR95A
RouteState Highway 95
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.54873, -82.82142
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,071 (2015)
Projected traffic7,039 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 95 over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 95 over Whetstone Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 95 over Whetstone Creek carry?

About 5,071 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 95 over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 95 over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.