US Bridges

SR-705 over Beaver Joint Ditch

Fair

Shelby County, Ohio · .31MI.E.OF Darke Co.Line · Structure no. 7503369

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,744
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-705 over Beaver Joint Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-705 over Beaver Joint Ditch in Shelby 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.

It carries about 1,744 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,421 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-705
CrossesBeaver Joint Ditch
Location.31MI.E.OF Darke Co.Line
RouteState Highway 705
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.33934, -84.42883
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,744 (2015)
Projected traffic2,421 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Beaver Joint Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-705 over Beaver 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 Beaver Joint Ditch carry?

About 1,744 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR-705 over Beaver Joint Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR-705 over Beaver Joint Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.