US Bridges

SR 295 over Frankfort Ditch

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 1.97 Mi. S. of Usr 20 · Structure no. 4806778

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,981
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 295 over Frankfort Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 295 over Frankfort Ditch in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,981 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 295
CrossesFrankfort Ditch
Location1.97 Mi. S. of Usr 20
RouteState Highway 295
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.64376, -83.83733
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed11.2 mi (18 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 Frankfort Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 295 over Frankfort Ditch 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 Frankfort Ditch carry?

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

How long is SR 295 over Frankfort Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 295 over Frankfort Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.