US Bridges

SR-161 over Over I-270

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · Over I-270 · Structure no. 2509059

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
341 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,340
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-161 over Over I-270 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-161 over Over I-270 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,340 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,620 by 2035. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-161
CrossesOver I-270
LocationOver I-270
RouteState Highway 161
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08235, -82.90773
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,340 (2015)
Projected traffic29,620 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SR-161 over Over I-270 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-161 over Over I-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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR-161 over Over I-270 carry?

About 21,340 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-161 over Over I-270?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns SR-161 over Over I-270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.