US Bridges

LIB-19 Basil RD over Walnut CR (basil RD Nw)

Poor

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S of Baltimore · Structure no. 2334194

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
308
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LIB-19 Basil RD over Walnut CR (basil RD Nw) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LIB-19 Basil RD over Walnut CR (basil RD Nw) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 308 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2035. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLIB-19 Basil RD
CrossesWalnut CR (basil RD Nw)
Location0.1 MI S of Baltimore
RouteCounty Highway C0046
StateOhio
Coordinates39.84298, -82.6169
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2015)
Projected traffic428 by 2035
Trucks8%
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-19 Basil RD over Walnut CR (basil RD Nw) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is LIB-19 Basil RD over Walnut CR (basil RD Nw) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does LIB-19 Basil RD over Walnut CR (basil RD Nw) carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LIB-19 Basil RD over Walnut CR (basil RD Nw)?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns LIB-19 Basil RD over Walnut CR (basil RD Nw)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.