US Bridges

LIB-31 Basil Wstrn over Poplar CREEK(CR13)

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.4 MI E of Havensport RD · Structure no. 2331403

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,915
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LIB-31 Basil Wstrn over Poplar CREEK(CR13) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LIB-31 Basil Wstrn over Poplar CREEK(CR13) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,915 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,658 by 2035. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLIB-31 Basil Wstrn
CrossesPoplar CREEK(CR13)
Location0.4 MI E of Havensport RD
RouteCounty Highway C0013
StateOhio
Coordinates39.84496, -82.66639
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,915 (2015)
Projected traffic2,658 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-31 Basil Wstrn over Poplar CREEK(CR13) built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is LIB-31 Basil Wstrn over Poplar CREEK(CR13) 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-31 Basil Wstrn over Poplar CREEK(CR13) carry?

About 1,915 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is LIB-31 Basil Wstrn over Poplar CREEK(CR13)?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LIB-31 Basil Wstrn over Poplar CREEK(CR13)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.