US Bridges

I-270 over Cramer Ditch

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.1 MI S of US33 · Structure no. 2510235

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,008
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-270 over Cramer Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-270 over Cramer Ditch in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 58 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 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 53,008 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,575 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-270
CrossesCramer Ditch
Location1.1 MI S of US33
RouteInterstate 270
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08346, -83.13762
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,008 (2015)
Projected traffic73,575 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 I-270 over Cramer Ditch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-270 over Cramer Ditch 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 Cramer Ditch carry?

About 53,008 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-270 over Cramer Ditch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns I-270 over Cramer Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.