US Bridges

LIB-37 Heimberger over Poplar Cr(heimberger Rd)

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.4 MI S of Stemen RD NW · Structure no. 2334372

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
329
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LIB-37 Heimberger over Poplar Cr(heimberger Rd) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying LIB-37 Heimberger over Poplar Cr(heimberger Rd) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 329 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 457 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLIB-37 Heimberger
CrossesPoplar Cr(heimberger Rd)
Location0.4 MI S of Stemen RD NW
RouteCounty Highway T0237
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87444, -82.66119
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2015)
Projected traffic457 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-37 Heimberger over Poplar Cr(heimberger Rd) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is LIB-37 Heimberger over Poplar Cr(heimberger Rd) 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-37 Heimberger over Poplar Cr(heimberger Rd) carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is LIB-37 Heimberger over Poplar Cr(heimberger Rd)?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns LIB-37 Heimberger over Poplar Cr(heimberger Rd)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.