US Bridges

Piqua Road over Haugk Ditch

Fair

Adams County, Indiana · 0.20 Miles S of US 224 · Structure no. 0100030

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,681
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piqua Road over Haugk Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Piqua Road over Haugk Ditch in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 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 1,681 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,248 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPiqua Road
CrossesHaugk Ditch
Location0.20 Miles S of US 224
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAdams County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.83777, -84.90821
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,681 (2022)
Projected traffic2,248 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Piqua Road over Haugk Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piqua Road over Haugk Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Piqua Road over Haugk Ditch carry?

About 1,681 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Piqua Road over Haugk Ditch?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Piqua Road over Haugk Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.