US Bridges

Broad Stret US16 over Over I-270

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.63 S of Conrail R R · Structure no. 2500353

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
395 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
44,739
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Stret US16 over Over I-270 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Stret US16 over Over I-270 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 44,739 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,098 by 2035. The structure is 395 ft (120.5 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBroad Stret US16
CrossesOver I-270
Location0.63 S of Conrail R R
RouteState Highway 16
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97826, -82.85336
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length395 ft (120.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,739 (2015)
Projected traffic62,098 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad Stret US16 over Over I-270 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad Stret US16 over Over I-270 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Broad Stret US16 over Over I-270 carry?

About 44,739 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Broad Stret US16 over Over I-270?

The structure is 395 ft (120.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Stret US16 over Over I-270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.