US Bridges

Faulkner Rd. over Auglaize River Faulkner

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.16 MI E of Bowdle RD · Structure no. 0234583

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faulkner Rd. over Auglaize River Faulkner is a concrete continuous slab carrying Faulkner Rd. over Auglaize River Faulkner in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 73 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2035. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFaulkner Rd.
CrossesAuglaize River Faulkner
Location0.16 MI E of Bowdle RD
RouteCounty Highway T0213
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.68246, -83.95363
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2015)
Projected traffic101 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Faulkner Rd. over Auglaize River Faulkner in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

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

About 73 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Faulkner Rd. over Auglaize River Faulkner?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Faulkner Rd. over Auglaize River Faulkner?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.