US Bridges

LIB-44 Stemen RD N over T Poplar Cr(stemen RD NW

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Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.7 MI W of Heimburger RD · Structure no. 2336006

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
951
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LIB-44 Stemen RD N over T Poplar Cr(stemen RD NW is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LIB-44 Stemen RD N over T Poplar Cr(stemen RD NW in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 951 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLIB-44 Stemen RD N
CrossesT Poplar Cr(stemen RD NW
Location0.7 MI W of Heimburger RD
RouteCounty Highway T0226
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.88925, -82.67169
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 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-44 Stemen RD N over T Poplar Cr(stemen RD NW built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is LIB-44 Stemen RD N over T Poplar Cr(stemen RD NW in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does LIB-44 Stemen RD N over T Poplar Cr(stemen RD NW carry?

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

How long is LIB-44 Stemen RD N over T Poplar Cr(stemen RD NW?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns LIB-44 Stemen RD N over T Poplar Cr(stemen RD NW?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.