US Bridges

LIB-29 Havensport over Poplar Cr(havensport Rd)

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.8 MI N of C. R. 17 · Structure no. 2337290

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LIB-29 Havensport over Poplar Cr(havensport Rd) is a steel truss - thru carrying LIB-29 Havensport over Poplar Cr(havensport Rd) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 75 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLIB-29 Havensport
CrossesPoplar Cr(havensport Rd)
Location0.8 MI N of C. R. 17
RouteCounty Highway T0263
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.82953, -82.67418
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LIB-29 Havensport over Poplar Cr(havensport Rd) built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is LIB-29 Havensport over Poplar Cr(havensport Rd) 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-29 Havensport over Poplar Cr(havensport Rd) carry?

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

How long is LIB-29 Havensport over Poplar Cr(havensport Rd)?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns LIB-29 Havensport over Poplar Cr(havensport Rd)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.