US Bridges

CR9 over Whetstone

Good

Morrow County, Ohio · .4 Mi.N.Of INT.TR127&CR9 · Structure no. 5932149

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,012
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR9 over Whetstone is a steel truss - thru carrying CR9 over Whetstone in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 74 years old, older 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 2,012 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,793 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR9
CrossesWhetstone
Location.4 Mi.N.Of INT.TR127&CR9
RouteCounty Highway C0009
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.55173, -82.86275
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,012 (2015)
Projected traffic2,793 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR9 over Whetstone built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is CR9 over Whetstone 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR9 over Whetstone carry?

About 2,012 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR9 over Whetstone?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR9 over Whetstone?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.