US Bridges

I-270 over S Indian Run

Poor

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.33 MI N of US33 · Structure no. 2510383

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,982
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-270 over S Indian Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-270 over S Indian Run in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 57,982 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,479 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-270
CrossesS Indian Run
Location0.33 MI N of US33
RouteInterstate 270
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10249, -83.13066
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 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
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 S Indian Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I-270 over S Indian Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I-270 over S Indian Run carry?

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

How long is I-270 over S Indian Run?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns I-270 over S Indian Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.