US Bridges

SR 295 over Langenderfer Ditch

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.22 Mi. S. of Usr 20 · Structure no. 4806840

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,981
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 295 over Langenderfer Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 295 over Langenderfer Ditch in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,981 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 295
CrossesLangenderfer Ditch
Location0.22 Mi. S. of Usr 20
RouteState Highway 295
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.66894, -83.83804
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed21.7 mi (35 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 Langenderfer Ditch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 295 over Langenderfer 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 Langenderfer Ditch carry?

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

How long is SR 295 over Langenderfer Ditch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 295 over Langenderfer Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.