Paulding RD over Schmidt Drain
FairAllen County, Indiana · 00.20 W Green Road · Structure no. 0200137
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 468
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paulding RD over Schmidt Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paulding RD over Schmidt Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 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 468 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Paulding RD over Schmidt Drain built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Paulding RD over Schmidt Drain 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Paulding RD over Schmidt Drain carry?
About 468 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Paulding RD over Schmidt Drain?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Paulding RD over Schmidt Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.