US Bridges

SR 295 over Miami Erie Canal

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · SR 295 & Miami Erie Canal · Structure no. 4808738

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,654
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 295 over Miami Erie Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 295 over Miami Erie Canal in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,654 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 295
CrossesMiami Erie Canal
LocationSR 295 & Miami Erie Canal
RouteState Highway 295
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41544, -83.86041
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 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 span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,654 (2019)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Miami Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 295 over Miami Erie Canal 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 Miami Erie Canal carry?

About 2,654 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 295 over Miami Erie Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 295 over Miami Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.