US Bridges

LIB-08 Stemen NW over T Pawpaw Cr(stemen RD NW

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.3 MI E of Snyder Church · Structure no. 2330083

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LIB-08 Stemen NW over T Pawpaw Cr(stemen RD NW is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LIB-08 Stemen NW over T Pawpaw Cr(stemen RD NW in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 125 years old, older 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLIB-08 Stemen NW
CrossesT Pawpaw Cr(stemen RD NW
Location0.3 MI E of Snyder Church
RouteCounty Highway T0226
StateOhio
Coordinates39.88754, -82.63708
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 LIB-08 Stemen NW over T Pawpaw Cr(stemen RD NW built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is LIB-08 Stemen NW over T Pawpaw Cr(stemen RD NW 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 LIB-08 Stemen NW over T Pawpaw Cr(stemen RD NW carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is LIB-08 Stemen NW over T Pawpaw Cr(stemen RD NW?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns LIB-08 Stemen NW over T Pawpaw Cr(stemen RD NW?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.