US Bridges

LIB-39 Heimbnerger over T Poplar Cr(heimbergerrd

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.5 MI S of Stemen RD NW · Structure no. 2335395

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
329
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LIB-39 Heimbnerger over T Poplar Cr(heimbergerrd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LIB-39 Heimbnerger over T Poplar Cr(heimbergerrd in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 329 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 457 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLIB-39 Heimbnerger
CrossesT Poplar Cr(heimbergerrd
Location0.5 MI S of Stemen RD NW
RouteCounty Highway T0237
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.88164, -82.66093
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 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-39 Heimbnerger over T Poplar Cr(heimbergerrd built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is LIB-39 Heimbnerger over T Poplar Cr(heimbergerrd 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-39 Heimbnerger over T Poplar Cr(heimbergerrd carry?

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

How long is LIB-39 Heimbnerger over T Poplar Cr(heimbergerrd?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns LIB-39 Heimbnerger over T Poplar Cr(heimbergerrd?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.