US Bridges

Watkins RD MR-2174 over US33 Ramps to 33W/I270S

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.19 MI E of SR270 · Structure no. 2501899

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
344 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watkins RD MR-2174 over US33 Ramps to 33W/I270S is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watkins RD MR-2174 over US33 Ramps to 33W/I270S in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,164 by 2038. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWatkins RD MR-2174
CrossesUS33 Ramps to 33W/I270S
Location0.19 MI E of SR270
RouteCity Street M2174
StateOhio
Coordinates39.90303, -82.90224
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,164 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Watkins RD MR-2174 over US33 Ramps to 33W/I270S built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watkins RD MR-2174 over US33 Ramps to 33W/I270S 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 Watkins RD MR-2174 over US33 Ramps to 33W/I270S carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Watkins RD MR-2174 over US33 Ramps to 33W/I270S?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Watkins RD MR-2174 over US33 Ramps to 33W/I270S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.