US Bridges

Piqua-Troy over Spring Creek

Fair

Miami County, Ohio · 0.02 N of TR 185 · Structure no. 5537223

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,980
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piqua-Troy over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Piqua-Troy over Spring Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,980 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,912 by 2038. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPiqua-Troy
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.02 N of TR 185
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyMiami County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.0723, -84.19893
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,980 (2015)
Projected traffic6,912 by 2038
Trucks11%
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 Piqua-Troy over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piqua-Troy over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Piqua-Troy over Spring Creek carry?

About 4,980 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Piqua-Troy over Spring Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Piqua-Troy over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.