US Bridges

I-270 over Over CSX RR

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 4.34 MI N of US33 · Structure no. 2510685

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2001
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 CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-270 over Over CSX RR in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 56 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 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 (45.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-270
CrossesOver CSX RR
Location4.34 MI N of US33
RouteInterstate 270
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11113, -83.05703
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.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 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
CrossesRailroad
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 CSX RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I-270 over Over CSX RR 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 CSX RR carry?

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

How long is I-270 over Over CSX RR?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns I-270 over Over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.