US Bridges

CR113D Whitestone over Blues Creek

Fair

Union County, Ohio · 0.25MI N of Leeper-Perkin · Structure no. 8051054

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR113D Whitestone over Blues Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR113D Whitestone over Blues Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 638 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR113D Whitestone
CrossesBlues Creek
Location0.25MI N of Leeper-Perkin
RouteCounty Highway C0113
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.28628, -83.29807
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2015)
Projected traffic638 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR113D Whitestone over Blues Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR113D Whitestone over Blues 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR113D Whitestone over Blues Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR113D Whitestone over Blues Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR113D Whitestone over Blues Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.