US Bridges

CR61 over Whetstone Creek

FairPosted for load

Morrow County, Ohio · .6 MI.E.INT.SR61 & CR61 · Structure no. 5930030

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR61 over Whetstone Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying CR61 over Whetstone Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 105 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 172 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR61
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location.6 MI.E.INT.SR61 & CR61
RouteCounty Highway C0061
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.60622, -82.81179
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2015)
Projected traffic239 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR61 over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is CR61 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR61 over Whetstone Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR61 over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR61 over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.