US Bridges

IR270 over Over SR 315

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.0 MI W of US23 · Structure no. 2510863

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
117,026
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR270 over Over SR 315 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR270 over Over SR 315 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 117,026 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 162,432 by 2035. The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long and 198 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIR270
CrossesOver SR 315
Location1.0 MI W of US23
RouteInterstate 270
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11224, -83.0356
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length256 ft (77.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width198 ft (60.4 m)
Roadway width192 ft (58.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117,026 (2015)
Projected traffic162,432 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 IR270 over Over SR 315 built?

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

What condition is IR270 over Over SR 315 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 IR270 over Over SR 315 carry?

About 117,026 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IR270 over Over SR 315?

The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 198 ft wide.

Who owns IR270 over Over SR 315?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.