US Bridges

LIB-51 Mauger NW over Poplar Cr(mauger RD Nw)

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.5 MI N of Refugee RD NW · Structure no. 2330512

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
951
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LIB-51 Mauger NW over Poplar Cr(mauger RD Nw) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LIB-51 Mauger NW over Poplar Cr(mauger RD Nw) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 951 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLIB-51 Mauger NW
CrossesPoplar Cr(mauger RD Nw)
Location0.5 MI N of Refugee RD NW
RouteCounty Highway T0239
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91211, -82.67769
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic951 (2015)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-51 Mauger NW over Poplar Cr(mauger RD Nw) built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is LIB-51 Mauger NW over Poplar Cr(mauger 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does LIB-51 Mauger NW over Poplar Cr(mauger RD Nw) carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is LIB-51 Mauger NW over Poplar Cr(mauger RD Nw)?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns LIB-51 Mauger NW over Poplar Cr(mauger RD Nw)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.