US Bridges

I-270 over Scioto Darby Cr.Rd & Nsr

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 2.34 MI N of I-70 · Structure no. 2509784

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
296 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
57,141
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-270 over Scioto Darby Cr.Rd & Nsr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-270 over Scioto Darby Cr.Rd & Nsr 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 57,141 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,312 by 2035. The structure is 296 ft (90.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-270
CrossesScioto Darby Cr.Rd & Nsr
Location2.34 MI N of I-70
RouteInterstate 270
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.01024, -83.11919
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length296 ft (90.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,141 (2015)
Projected traffic79,312 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 I-270 over Scioto Darby Cr.Rd & Nsr built?

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

What condition is I-270 over Scioto Darby Cr.Rd & Nsr 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 I-270 over Scioto Darby Cr.Rd & Nsr carry?

About 57,141 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-270 over Scioto Darby Cr.Rd & Nsr?

The structure is 296 ft (90.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I-270 over Scioto Darby Cr.Rd & Nsr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.