US Bridges

I-270 over N Indian Run

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.94 MI N of US33 · Structure no. 2510448

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,982
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-270 over N Indian Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-270 over N 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 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 57,982 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,479 by 2035. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-270
CrossesN Indian Run
Location0.94 MI N of US33
RouteInterstate 270
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10728, -83.12099
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 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
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 N 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 N Indian Run 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 N Indian Run carry?

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

How long is I-270 over N Indian Run?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-270 over N Indian Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.