US Bridges

SR-705 over Holsapple Ditch

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .49MI.E. of Jct. USR-127 · Structure no. 1903853

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,207
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-705 over Holsapple Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-705 over Holsapple Ditch in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,207 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,675 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-705
CrossesHolsapple Ditch
Location.49MI.E. of Jct. USR-127
RouteState Highway 705
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.33897, -84.56204
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,207 (2015)
Projected traffic1,675 by 2035
Trucks21%
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 Holsapple Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-705 over Holsapple Ditch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR-705 over Holsapple Ditch carry?

About 1,207 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR-705 over Holsapple Ditch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-705 over Holsapple Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.