US Bridges

SR 529 over Whetstone Creek

Fair

Morrow County, Ohio · 0.07 MI W of US42 · Structure no. 5903572

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,312
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 529 over Whetstone Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 529 over Whetstone Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 73 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 6 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 2,312 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,209 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 529
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location0.07 MI W of US42
RouteState Highway 529
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.5015, -82.89454
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,312 (2015)
Projected traffic3,209 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 529 over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 529 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 529 over Whetstone Creek carry?

About 2,312 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 529 over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 529 over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.