US Bridges

SR-705 over Wabash River

FairPosted for load

Darke County, Ohio · 1.37MI.E. of Jct. SR-118 · Structure no. 1903756

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
792
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-705 over Wabash River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-705 over Wabash River in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 792 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,099 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-705
CrossesWabash River
Location1.37MI.E. of Jct. SR-118
RouteState Highway 705
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.33753, -84.61097
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic792 (2015)
Projected traffic1,099 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-705 over Wabash River 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 July 2024.

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

About 792 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR-705 over Wabash River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR-705 over Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.