US Bridges

SR 96 over Whetstone Creek

Good

Richland County, Ohio · .09 MI E SR 603 · Structure no. 7005475

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 96 over Whetstone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 96 over Whetstone Creek in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 96
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location.09 MI E SR 603
RouteState Highway 96
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.88795, -82.43196
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 96 over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 96 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 96 over Whetstone Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 96 over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 96 over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.