US Bridges

SR-705 over Arling Joint Ditch

Fair

Darke County, Ohio · 1.36MI.W. of Shelby Co. · Structure no. 1904086

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-705 over Arling Joint Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-705 over Arling Joint Ditch in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,804 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-705
CrossesArling Joint Ditch
Location1.36MI.W. of Shelby Co.
RouteState Highway 705
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.33279, -84.45899
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 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 width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2015)
Projected traffic1,804 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Arling Joint Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-705 over Arling Joint 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-705 over Arling Joint Ditch carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR-705 over Arling Joint 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 Arling Joint Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.