US Bridges

SR 281 Domersville over E. River Rd&maumee

Fair

Defiance County, Ohio · SR-281 East Edge of Def · Structure no. 2002469

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,010 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,728
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 281 Domersville over E. River Rd&maumee is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 281 Domersville over E. River Rd&maumee in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 56 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,728 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,398 by 2035. The structure is 1,010 ft (307.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 281 Domersville
CrossesE. River Rd&maumee
LocationSR-281 East Edge of Def
RouteState Highway 281
CountyDefiance County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29355, -84.32354
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,010 ft (307.8 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,728 (2015)
Projected traffic2,398 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$450,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 281 Domersville over E. River Rd&maumee built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 281 Domersville over E. River Rd&maumee 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 281 Domersville over E. River Rd&maumee carry?

About 1,728 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 281 Domersville over E. River Rd&maumee?

The structure is 1,010 ft (307.8 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 281 Domersville over E. River Rd&maumee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.