US Bridges

Piqua Road over Gerke Ditch

Poor

Adams County, Indiana · 0.30 Miles NW of CR 000 · Structure no. 0100025

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,572
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piqua Road over Gerke Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Piqua Road over Gerke Ditch in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,572 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,439 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPiqua Road
CrossesGerke Ditch
Location0.30 Miles NW of CR 000
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.86612, -84.94163
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,572 (2022)
Projected traffic3,439 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Piqua Road over Gerke Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piqua Road over Gerke Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Piqua Road over Gerke Ditch carry?

About 2,572 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Piqua Road over Gerke Ditch?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Piqua Road over Gerke Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.