US Bridges

LIB-40 Heimberger over T Poplar Cr(heimberger)

FairPosted for load

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.2 MI S of Stemen RD NW · Structure no. 2335409

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
329
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LIB-40 Heimberger over T Poplar Cr(heimberger) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LIB-40 Heimberger over T Poplar Cr(heimberger) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 329 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 457 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLIB-40 Heimberger
CrossesT Poplar Cr(heimberger)
Location0.2 MI S of Stemen RD NW
RouteCounty Highway T0237
StateOhio
Coordinates39.88446, -82.66075
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 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 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LIB-40 Heimberger over T Poplar Cr(heimberger) built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is LIB-40 Heimberger over T Poplar Cr(heimberger) 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-40 Heimberger over T Poplar Cr(heimberger) carry?

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

How long is LIB-40 Heimberger over T Poplar Cr(heimberger)?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns LIB-40 Heimberger over T Poplar Cr(heimberger)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.