US Bridges

SR 295 over Prairie Creek

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 200 Ft E. of Berkey RD · Structure no. 4806700

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,981
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 295 over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 295 over Prairie Creek in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,981 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 295
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location200 Ft E. of Berkey RD
RouteState Highway 295
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.61736, -83.83429
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,981 (2015)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 295 over Prairie Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 295 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 1,981 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 295 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 295 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.