US Bridges

Faulkner Rd. over Auglaize River Faulkner

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Ohio · 0.26 MI E of Johnston RD · Structure no. 0234508

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faulkner Rd. over Auglaize River Faulkner is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Faulkner Rd. over Auglaize River Faulkner in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 187 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFaulkner Rd.
CrossesAuglaize River Faulkner
Location0.26 MI E of Johnston RD
RouteCounty Highway T0211
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.69234, -83.9663
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2016)
Projected traffic218 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Faulkner Rd. over Auglaize River Faulkner built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Faulkner Rd. over Auglaize River Faulkner 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Faulkner Rd. over Auglaize River Faulkner carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Faulkner Rd. over Auglaize River Faulkner?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Faulkner Rd. over Auglaize River Faulkner?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.