US Bridges

SR 545 over Whetstone Creek

Fair

Richland County, Ohio · .25 Miles South of SR 603 · Structure no. 7006691

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,131
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 545 over Whetstone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 545 over Whetstone Creek in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,131 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,958 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 545
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location.25 Miles South of SR 603
RouteState Highway 545
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.88303, -82.42951
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,131 (2015)
Projected traffic2,958 by 2035
Trucks5%
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

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 545 over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 545 over Whetstone Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 545 over Whetstone Creek carry?

About 2,131 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 545 over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 545 over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.