US Bridges

Piqua Road over Caffee Ditch

Good

Adams County, Indiana · 0.10 Miles N of CR 100 N · Structure no. 0100165

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,572
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piqua Road over Caffee Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Piqua Road over Caffee Ditch in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 2,572 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,439 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPiqua Road
CrossesCaffee Ditch
Location0.10 Miles N of CR 100 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.84661, -84.92043
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 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 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 Caffee Ditch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piqua Road over Caffee 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 Caffee Ditch carry?

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

How long is Piqua Road over Caffee Ditch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Piqua Road over Caffee Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.