US Bridges

Ir 270 over Lt Ramp over Olentangy R

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.84 MI W of US23 · Structure no. 2510928

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,060
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 270 over Lt Ramp over Olentangy R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 270 over Lt Ramp over Olentangy R in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32,060 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,499 by 2028. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIr 270
CrossesLt Ramp over Olentangy R
Location0.84 MI W of US23
RouteInterstate 270
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11318, -83.03248
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,060 (2008)
Projected traffic44,499 by 2028
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 270 over Lt Ramp over Olentangy R built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Ir 270 over Lt Ramp over Olentangy R 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 Ir 270 over Lt Ramp over Olentangy R carry?

About 32,060 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Ir 270 over Lt Ramp over Olentangy R?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 270 over Lt Ramp over Olentangy R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.