US Bridges

CR21 over Whetstone Creek

Good

Morrow County, Ohio · .20 MI East Int. TR164 · Structure no. 5934265

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
423
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR21 over Whetstone Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR21 over Whetstone Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 423 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 587 by 2035. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR21
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location.20 MI East Int. TR164
RouteCounty Highway C0021
StateOhio
Coordinates40.4325, -82.98722
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic423 (2015)
Projected traffic587 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR21 over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR21 over Whetstone Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR21 over Whetstone Creek carry?

About 423 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR21 over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR21 over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.