US Bridges

Piquad Rd. over Ottawa River Piquad

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.08 MI E of Wapak Rd. · Structure no. 0232440

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,074
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piquad Rd. over Ottawa River Piquad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Piquad Rd. over Ottawa River Piquad in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 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 2,074 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,879 by 2035. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPiquad Rd.
CrossesOttawa River Piquad
Location0.08 MI E of Wapak Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0127
StateOhio
Coordinates40.78756, -84.21277
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,074 (2015)
Projected traffic2,879 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Piquad Rd. over Ottawa River Piquad built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piquad Rd. over Ottawa River Piquad 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Piquad Rd. over Ottawa River Piquad carry?

About 2,074 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Piquad Rd. over Ottawa River Piquad?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Piquad Rd. over Ottawa River Piquad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.