US Bridges

Sawmill over 270 over IR-270

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 1 MI E of SR 257 · Structure no. 2510553

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63,894
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sawmill over 270 over IR-270 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sawmill over 270 over IR-270 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 63,894 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,685 by 2037. The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long and 193 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSawmill over 270
CrossesIR-270
Location1 MI E of SR 257
RouteCity Street 4231
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10872, -83.09097
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width193 ft (58.7 m)
Roadway width151 ft (46 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,894 (2017)
Projected traffic88,685 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sawmill over 270 over IR-270 built?

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

What condition is Sawmill over 270 over IR-270 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 Sawmill over 270 over IR-270 carry?

About 63,894 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sawmill over 270 over IR-270?

The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 193 ft wide.

Who owns Sawmill over 270 over IR-270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.