US Bridges

Piquad Rd. over Auglaize River Piquad RD

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.57 MI W of Conant RD · Structure no. 0241083

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
787
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piquad Rd. over Auglaize River Piquad RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Piquad Rd. over Auglaize River Piquad RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 787 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,092 by 2035. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPiquad Rd.
CrossesAuglaize River Piquad RD
Location0.57 MI W of Conant RD
RouteCounty Highway C0065
StateOhio
Coordinates40.78681, -84.29219
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic787 (2015)
Projected traffic1,092 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Auglaize River Piquad RD built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piquad Rd. over Auglaize River Piquad RD 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 Piquad Rd. over Auglaize River Piquad RD carry?

About 787 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Piquad Rd. over Auglaize River Piquad RD?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Piquad Rd. over Auglaize River Piquad RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.