US Bridges

Park Avenue over Piqua Hyraulic Canal

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 1.38 Mi. NW of JCT USR-36 · Structure no. 5503671

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,889
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Avenue over Piqua Hyraulic Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Park Avenue over Piqua Hyraulic Canal in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 9,889 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,726 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPark Avenue
CrossesPiqua Hyraulic Canal
Location1.38 Mi. NW of JCT USR-36
RouteCity Street 340
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15359, -84.25889
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,889 (2015)
Projected traffic13,726 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Park Avenue over Piqua Hyraulic Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Avenue over Piqua Hyraulic Canal 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Park Avenue over Piqua Hyraulic Canal carry?

About 9,889 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Park Avenue over Piqua Hyraulic Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Park Avenue over Piqua Hyraulic Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.