US Bridges

US 62 WB over I-270

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.62 MI N of Stelzer RD · Structure no. 2503433

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
371 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,200
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 WB over I-270 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 WB over I-270 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 23,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,202 by 2035. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 62 WB
CrossesI-270
Location0.62 MI N of Stelzer RD
RouteU.S. Route 62
StateOhio
Coordinates40.01574, -82.90369
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,200 (2015)
Projected traffic32,202 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 62 WB over I-270 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 WB 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 62 WB over I-270 carry?

About 23,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 62 WB over I-270?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 WB over I-270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.