Paulding RD over Trier Drain
PoorPosted for loadAllen County, Indiana · 00.30 W Wayne Trace · Structure no. 0200246
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,025
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paulding RD over Trier Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying Paulding RD over Trier Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 59 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,025 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Trier Drain built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Paulding RD over Trier Drain 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Paulding RD over Trier Drain carry?
About 9,025 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Paulding RD over Trier Drain?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Paulding RD over Trier Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.