US Bridges

SR-705 over Mile Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Ohio · .65 Mi.W. of JCT.SR-66 · Structure no. 7503431

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,744
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-705 over Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-705 over Mile Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR-705
CrossesMile Creek
Location.65 Mi.W. of JCT.SR-66
RouteState Highway 705
StateOhio
Coordinates40.34903, -84.38704
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 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 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-705 over Mile Creek 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 Mile Creek carry?

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

How long is SR-705 over Mile Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR-705 over Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.