US Bridges

I-270 over Ramp 270WB to 315SB

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.14MI W of SR315 · Structure no. 2510774

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
143,208
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-270 over Ramp 270WB to 315SB is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-270 over Ramp 270WB to 315SB 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 143,208 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 198,773 by 2035. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-270
CrossesRamp 270WB to 315SB
Location0.14MI W of SR315
RouteInterstate 270
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11221, -83.03809
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width151 ft (46 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143,208 (2015)
Projected traffic198,773 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 Ramp 270WB to 315SB built?

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

What condition is I-270 over Ramp 270WB to 315SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I-270 over Ramp 270WB to 315SB carry?

About 143,208 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-270 over Ramp 270WB to 315SB?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.

Who owns I-270 over Ramp 270WB to 315SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.