US Bridges

Piqua-Lockington over Miami River

Poor

Miami County, Ohio · 0.03 N of TR202 · Structure no. 5536197

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,373
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piqua-Lockington over Miami River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Piqua-Lockington over Miami River in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,373 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,906 by 2038. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPiqua-Lockington
CrossesMiami River
Location0.03 N of TR202
RouteCounty Highway 199
StateOhio
Coordinates40.1888, -84.23391
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,373 (2015)
Projected traffic1,906 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-Lockington over Miami River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piqua-Lockington over Miami River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Piqua-Lockington over Miami River carry?

About 1,373 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Piqua-Lockington over Miami River?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Piqua-Lockington over Miami River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.