US Bridges

LIB-36 Doty RD over T Sycamore Cr(doty RD NW

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.3 MI N of S.R. 256 · Structure no. 2331365

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LIB-36 Doty RD over T Sycamore Cr(doty RD NW is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LIB-36 Doty RD over T Sycamore Cr(doty RD NW in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLIB-36 Doty RD
CrossesT Sycamore Cr(doty RD NW
Location0.3 MI N of S.R. 256
RouteCounty Highway T0111
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87173, -82.70235
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 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-36 Doty RD over T Sycamore Cr(doty RD NW built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is LIB-36 Doty RD over T Sycamore Cr(doty RD NW 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does LIB-36 Doty RD over T Sycamore Cr(doty RD NW carry?

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

How long is LIB-36 Doty RD over T Sycamore Cr(doty RD NW?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns LIB-36 Doty RD over T Sycamore Cr(doty RD NW?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.