Piqua Road over Irwin Ditch
GoodAdams County, Indiana · 0.30 Miles SE of CR 300 E · Structure no. 0100041
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 933
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Piqua Road over Irwin Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Piqua Road over Irwin Ditch in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 57 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 933 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,248 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Piqua Road over Irwin Ditch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Piqua Road over Irwin Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Piqua Road over Irwin Ditch carry?
About 933 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Piqua Road over Irwin Ditch?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Piqua Road over Irwin Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.