US Bridges

Faulkner Rd. over Auglaize River Faulkner

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.08 MI W of Philips RD · Structure no. 0234621

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2015 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 1986, so it is 39 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 7 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 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFaulkner Rd.
CrossesAuglaize River Faulkner
Location0.08 MI W of Philips RD
RouteCounty Highway T0213
StateOhio
Coordinates40.6811, -83.94296
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 1986, making it 39 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 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Faulkner Rd. over Auglaize River Faulkner?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.