US Bridges

SR-706 over Speece and Lovett Ditch

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · .84MI.W. of Logan County · Structure no. 7503555

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
818
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-706 over Speece and Lovett Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-706 over Speece and Lovett Ditch in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 818 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,135 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR-706
CrossesSpeece and Lovett Ditch
Location.84MI.W. of Logan County
RouteState Highway 706
StateOhio
Coordinates40.28682, -84.029
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic818 (2015)
Projected traffic1,135 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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-706 over Speece and Lovett Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-706 over Speece and Lovett 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR-706 over Speece and Lovett Ditch carry?

About 818 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-706 over Speece and Lovett Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR-706 over Speece and Lovett Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.