US Bridges

Ramp 70W to 270SB over Ir 270

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.84 MI N of US40 · Structure no. 2504162

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
355 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,496
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp 70W to 270SB over Ir 270 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp 70W to 270SB over Ir 270 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 11,496 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,956 by 2037. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp 70W to 270SB
CrossesIr 270
Location1.84 MI N of US40
RouteInterstate 270
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97911, -83.11857
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,496 (2017)
Projected traffic15,956 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Ramp 70W to 270SB over Ir 270 built?

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

What condition is Ramp 70W to 270SB over Ir 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp 70W to 270SB over Ir 270 carry?

About 11,496 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ramp 70W to 270SB over Ir 270?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp 70W to 270SB over Ir 270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.