Cochran Road over Wabash River
FairDarke County, Ohio · .01 MI S of State Rt. 705 · Structure no. 1954547
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 477
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cochran Road over Wabash River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cochran Road over Wabash River in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 81 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cochran Road over Wabash River built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Cochran Road 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 Cochran Road over Wabash River carry?
About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Cochran Road over Wabash River?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Cochran Road over Wabash River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.