US Bridges

Ramp 270S to 70EB over Ir 270

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.13 MI S of I-70 · Structure no. 2504170

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,130
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp 270S to 70EB over Ir 270 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp 270S to 70EB 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 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 20,130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,940 by 2037. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp 270S to 70EB
CrossesIr 270
Location0.13 MI S of I-70
RouteInterstate 270
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97455, -83.11954
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,130 (2017)
Projected traffic27,940 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 270S to 70EB over Ir 270 built?

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

What condition is Ramp 270S to 70EB over Ir 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp 270S to 70EB over Ir 270 carry?

About 20,130 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp 270S to 70EB over Ir 270?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp 270S to 70EB over Ir 270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.