US Bridges

Dyer Road (TR-260) over IR-71

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.91 MI N of I-270 · Structure no. 2507382

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
356 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,579
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dyer Road (TR-260) over IR-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dyer Road (TR-260) over IR-71 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 65 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 3,579 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,968 by 2035. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDyer Road (TR-260)
CrossesIR-71
Location0.91 MI N of I-270
RouteCounty Highway T0260
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.90226, -83.02942
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,579 (2015)
Projected traffic4,968 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 Dyer Road (TR-260) over IR-71 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Dyer Road (TR-260) over IR-71 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Dyer Road (TR-260) over IR-71 carry?

About 3,579 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dyer Road (TR-260) over IR-71?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Dyer Road (TR-260) over IR-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.