US Bridges

Main ST (US40) over I-270

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.7 MI E of SR317 · Structure no. 2502844

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
396 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
30,740
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST (US40) over I-270 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST (US40) over I-270 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 30,740 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,667 by 2038. The structure is 396 ft (120.6 m) long and 106 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMain ST (US40)
CrossesI-270
Location1.7 MI E of SR317
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95464, -82.84498
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length396 ft (120.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,740 (2015)
Projected traffic42,667 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Main ST (US40) over I-270 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST (US40) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST (US40) over I-270 carry?

About 30,740 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST (US40) over I-270?

The structure is 396 ft (120.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST (US40) over I-270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.