US Bridges

LIB-43 Stemen NW over Poplar Cr(stemen RD Nw)

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.5 MI W of Heimberger RD · Structure no. 2335433

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
951
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LIB-43 Stemen NW over Poplar Cr(stemen RD Nw) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LIB-43 Stemen NW over Poplar Cr(stemen RD Nw) 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 951 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLIB-43 Stemen NW
CrossesPoplar Cr(stemen RD Nw)
Location0.5 MI W of Heimberger RD
RouteCounty Highway T0226
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.88917, -82.66989
Functional classUrban 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic951 (2015)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-43 Stemen NW over Poplar Cr(stemen RD Nw) built?

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

What condition is LIB-43 Stemen NW over Poplar Cr(stemen RD Nw) 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-43 Stemen NW over Poplar Cr(stemen RD Nw) carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is LIB-43 Stemen NW over Poplar Cr(stemen RD Nw)?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns LIB-43 Stemen NW over Poplar Cr(stemen RD Nw)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.