TR136 over Whetstone
PoorPosted for loadMorrow County, Ohio · .2 MI.E.INT.TR128 & TR136 · Structure no. 5930146
- Built
- 1874
- 151 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 197
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR136 over Whetstone is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying TR136 over Whetstone in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1874 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 151 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 197 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 273 by 2026. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 TR136 over Whetstone built?
It was built in 1874, making it 151 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is TR136 over Whetstone 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 2023.
How much traffic does TR136 over Whetstone carry?
About 197 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is TR136 over Whetstone?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns TR136 over Whetstone?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.