US Bridges

US 33 EB over Over I-270

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · .34 Miles E of CR-706 · Structure no. 2501147

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
371 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,180
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 EB over Over I-270 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 33 EB over Over I-270 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 57 years old, older 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,180 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,234 by 2038. The structure is 371 ft (113 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 33 EB
CrossesOver I-270
Location.34 Miles E of CR-706
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.09894, -83.13518
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length371 ft (113 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,180 (2018)
Projected traffic25,234 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 33 EB over Over I-270 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 33 EB over Over I-270 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 33 EB over Over I-270 carry?

About 18,180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 33 EB over Over I-270?

The structure is 371 ft (113 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 EB over Over I-270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.