US Bridges

EB I.R. 270 over Scioto R|SR745|SR257

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Franklin County, Ohio · 2 MI W. of Sawmill Rd. · Structure no. 2509709

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,244 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
57,982
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB I.R. 270 over Scioto R|SR745|SR257 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I.R. 270 over Scioto R|SR745|SR257 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 57,982 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,479 by 2035. The structure is 1,244 ft (379.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEB I.R. 270
CrossesScioto R|SR745|SR257
Location2 MI W. of Sawmill Rd.
RouteInterstate 270
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10842, -83.11506
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,244 ft (379.3 m)
Longest span219 ft (66.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,982 (2015)
Projected traffic80,479 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was EB I.R. 270 over Scioto R|SR745|SR257 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB I.R. 270 over Scioto R|SR745|SR257 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does EB I.R. 270 over Scioto R|SR745|SR257 carry?

About 57,982 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is EB I.R. 270 over Scioto R|SR745|SR257?

The structure is 1,244 ft (379.3 m) long with a longest span of 219 ft (66.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns EB I.R. 270 over Scioto R|SR745|SR257?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.