US Bridges

Hardin Pike over Pusheta Creek

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 1.2 MI S. of U.S Rte. 33 · Structure no. 0635529

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,310
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardin Pike over Pusheta Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hardin Pike over Pusheta Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,310 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,556 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHardin Pike
CrossesPusheta Creek
Location1.2 MI S. of U.S Rte. 33
RouteCounty Highway C133A
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.53887, -84.20133
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,310 (2022)
Projected traffic1,556 by 2045
Trucks7%
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 Hardin Pike over Pusheta Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardin Pike over Pusheta Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hardin Pike over Pusheta Creek carry?

About 1,310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hardin Pike over Pusheta Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hardin Pike over Pusheta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.