US Bridges

SR 295 over Blue Creek

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 250 Ft. S. of Neapolis-Wa · Structure no. 4806549

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,066
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 295 over Blue Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 295 over Blue Creek in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 60 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 2,066 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 295
CrossesBlue Creek
Location250 Ft. S. of Neapolis-Wa
RouteState Highway 295
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49472, -83.82666
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,066 (2019)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 295 over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 295 over Blue Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 295 over Blue Creek carry?

About 2,066 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 295 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 295 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.