US Bridges

Ramp B over Ramp B over SR-161

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 161/270 NE Side · Structure no. 2509148

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
132,501
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp B over Ramp B over SR-161 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp B over Ramp B over SR-161 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 132,501 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 183,911 by 2030. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp B
CrossesRamp B over SR-161
Location161/270 NE Side
RouteInterstate 270
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08221, -82.90511
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132,501 (2010)
Projected traffic183,911 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
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 B over Ramp B over SR-161 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp B over Ramp B over SR-161 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp B over Ramp B over SR-161 carry?

About 132,501 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp B over Ramp B over SR-161?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp B over Ramp B over SR-161?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.