Paulding RD over Adams Drain
FairAllen County, Indiana · 00.40 W Hartzell Road · Structure no. 0200238
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 364
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paulding RD over Adams Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paulding RD over Adams Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 364 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Paulding RD over Adams Drain built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Paulding RD over Adams 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 Adams Drain carry?
About 364 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Paulding RD over Adams Drain?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Paulding RD over Adams Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.