US Bridges

LIB-12 Bickl Chrch over T Pawpaw(bickel Church R

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.3 MI W of Basil RD NW · Structure no. 2334127

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
134
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LIB-12 Bickl Chrch over T Pawpaw(bickel Church R is a steel truss - thru carrying LIB-12 Bickl Chrch over T Pawpaw(bickel Church R in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 103 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 5 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLIB-12 Bickl Chrch
CrossesT Pawpaw(bickel Church R
Location0.3 MI W of Basil RD NW
RouteCounty Highway T0232
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.8725, -82.62768
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2015)
Projected traffic186 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-12 Bickl Chrch over T Pawpaw(bickel Church R built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is LIB-12 Bickl Chrch over T Pawpaw(bickel Church R 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 LIB-12 Bickl Chrch over T Pawpaw(bickel Church R carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is LIB-12 Bickl Chrch over T Pawpaw(bickel Church R?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns LIB-12 Bickl Chrch over T Pawpaw(bickel Church R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.