US Bridges

SR-705 over Wabash River

Good

Darke County, Ohio · 2.37 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-49 · Structure no. 1903675

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
738
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-705 over Wabash River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-705 over Wabash River in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 738 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR-705
CrossesWabash River
Location2.37 Mi. E. of Jct. SR-49
RouteState Highway 705
StateOhio
Coordinates40.33769, -84.69523
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic738 (2015)
Projected traffic1,024 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-705 over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-705 over Wabash River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR-705 over Wabash River carry?

About 738 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR-705 over Wabash River?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-705 over Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.