US Bridges

I-70 over Over Ir 270

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 3.03 Mi. W. of I-670 · Structure no. 2504200

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100,860
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 over Over Ir 270 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 over Over Ir 270 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 100,860 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,994 by 2036. The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70
CrossesOver Ir 270
Location3.03 Mi. W. of I-670
RouteInterstate 70
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9766, -83.11941
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,860 (2016)
Projected traffic139,994 by 2036
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 I-70 over Over Ir 270 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-70 over Over Ir 270 carry?

About 100,860 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-70 over Over Ir 270?

The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 over Over Ir 270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.