CR40 over Whetstone
GoodMorrow County, Ohio · .2 Mi.N. Int. CR61 & CR40 · Structure no. 5932432
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 601
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR40 over Whetstone is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR40 over Whetstone in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 51 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 601 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR40 over Whetstone built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is CR40 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does CR40 over Whetstone carry?
About 601 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is CR40 over Whetstone?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR40 over Whetstone?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.