US Bridges

Roberts RD WB over IR-270

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.8 MI N of I-70 · Structure no. 2509636

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,260
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roberts RD WB over IR-270 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roberts RD WB over IR-270 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 11,260 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,629 by 2037. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoberts RD WB
CrossesIR-270
Location1.8 MI N of I-70
RouteCounty Highway C0028
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00241, -83.1187
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,260 (2017)
Projected traffic15,629 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Roberts RD WB over IR-270 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roberts RD WB 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 Roberts RD WB over IR-270 carry?

About 11,260 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Roberts RD WB over IR-270?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Roberts RD WB over IR-270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.