SR 603 over Whetstone Creek
GoodRichland County, Ohio · .22 Miles North of SR-545 · Structure no. 7007132
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 497
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 603 over Whetstone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 603 over Whetstone Creek in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 497 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 603 over Whetstone Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 603 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR 603 over Whetstone Creek carry?
About 497 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR 603 over Whetstone Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 603 over Whetstone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.