US Bridges

LIB-30 Bish RD over Poplar CR (bish RD Nw)

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.8 MI W of Bader RD NW · Structure no. 2337304

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LIB-30 Bish RD over Poplar CR (bish RD Nw) is a steel truss - thru carrying LIB-30 Bish RD over Poplar CR (bish RD Nw) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 102 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 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLIB-30 Bish RD
CrossesPoplar CR (bish RD Nw)
Location0.8 MI W of Bader RD NW
RouteCounty Highway T0263
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.83067, -82.67299
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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-30 Bish RD over Poplar CR (bish RD Nw) built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is LIB-30 Bish RD over Poplar CR (bish 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-30 Bish RD over Poplar CR (bish RD Nw) carry?

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

How long is LIB-30 Bish RD over Poplar CR (bish RD Nw)?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns LIB-30 Bish RD over Poplar CR (bish RD Nw)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.