Photos 

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South face and deck

This bridge is more like a wide spot in a neighborhood street. If you weren't looking for a bridge here, you'd drive right past it.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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The government and builder's plaque

J.F. Cupp Co. Eng'r.; A.L. Fry, S.H. Arnold, A.L. Fisher; Board of Com's; Contractor Jos. L. Fortener; 1912

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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The south face

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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The south face

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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The north rail and deck

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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The government and builder's plaque

The plaque is duplicated on both railings.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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The north face.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

Facts 

Overview
Arch bridge over Flat Fork Creek on Third Street in Delphos
Location
Allen County, Ohio
Status
Open to traffic
History
Built 1912
Design
Closed-spandrel arch
Dimensions
Length of largest span: 21.0 ft.
Total length: 23.0 ft.
Deck width: 33.5 ft.
Inventory numbers
ODOT 260894 (Ohio Dept. of Transportation structure feature number)
BH 27219 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 06/2007)
Deck condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 59.5 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 1951)
1,000

Update Log 

  • January 27, 2008: New photos from J.R. Manning

Sources 

  • J.R. Manning - thekitchenguy [at] sbcglobal [dot] net