US Bridges

CR 27 Trabue RD over IR-270

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.6U MI N of I-70 · Structure no. 2509512

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,667
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 27 Trabue RD over IR-270 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 27 Trabue RD 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 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 18,667 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,910 by 2037. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 27 Trabue RD
CrossesIR-270
Location0.6U MI N of I-70
RouteCounty Highway C0027
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9851, -83.11918
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,667 (2017)
Projected traffic25,910 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR 27 Trabue RD over IR-270 built?

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

What condition is CR 27 Trabue RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 27 Trabue RD over IR-270 carry?

About 18,667 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 27 Trabue RD over IR-270?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 27 Trabue RD over IR-270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.