US Bridges

I-270 over Over Smoky Row RD

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.89 MI N of US33 · Structure no. 2510634

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71,604
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-270 over Over Smoky Row RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-270 over Over Smoky Row RD 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 71,604 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,386 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-270
CrossesOver Smoky Row RD
Location0.89 MI N of US33
RouteInterstate 270
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11052, -83.06554
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,604 (2015)
Projected traffic99,386 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Over Smoky Row RD built?

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

What condition is I-270 over Over Smoky Row RD 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 Over Smoky Row RD carry?

About 71,604 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-270 over Over Smoky Row RD?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-270 over Over Smoky Row RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.