US Bridges

Faulkner Rd. over Auglaize River Faulkner

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Ohio · 0.11 MI W of Napoleon RD · Structure no. 0234664

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faulkner Rd. over Auglaize River Faulkner is a steel truss - thru carrying Faulkner Rd. over Auglaize River Faulkner in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 70 years old, older 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFaulkner Rd.
CrossesAuglaize River Faulkner
Location0.11 MI W of Napoleon RD
RouteCounty Highway T0213
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.68108, -83.90874
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11.8 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2015)
Projected traffic196 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

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

How long is Faulkner Rd. over Auglaize River Faulkner?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Faulkner Rd. over Auglaize River Faulkner?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.