US Bridges

LIB-03 Chery LN NW over T Peservoir Fdr(cherry L

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S of Blacklick RD · Structure no. 2336030

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LIB-03 Chery LN NW over T Peservoir Fdr(cherry L is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LIB-03 Chery LN NW over T Peservoir Fdr(cherry L in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1989, 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.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLIB-03 Chery LN NW
CrossesT Peservoir Fdr(cherry L
Location0.1 MI S of Blacklick RD
RouteCounty Highway T0245
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92154, -82.58233
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
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-03 Chery LN NW over T Peservoir Fdr(cherry L built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is LIB-03 Chery LN NW over T Peservoir Fdr(cherry L 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-03 Chery LN NW over T Peservoir Fdr(cherry L carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is LIB-03 Chery LN NW over T Peservoir Fdr(cherry L?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns LIB-03 Chery LN NW over T Peservoir Fdr(cherry L?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.