US Bridges

I-270 over Over NS & CSXT Railroads

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.68 MI E of US23 · Structure no. 2511045

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
172,736
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-270 over Over NS & CSXT Railroads is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-270 over Over NS & CSXT Railroads in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 59 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 172,736 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 239,758 by 2035. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 198 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-270
CrossesOver NS & CSXT Railroads
Location0.68 MI E of US23
RouteInterstate 270
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11157, -83.00397
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width198 ft (60.2 m)
Roadway width195 ft (59.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172,736 (2015)
Projected traffic239,758 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-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 NS & CSXT Railroads built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I-270 over Over NS & CSXT Railroads 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 NS & CSXT Railroads carry?

About 172,736 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-270 over Over NS & CSXT Railroads?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 198 ft wide.

Who owns I-270 over Over NS & CSXT Railroads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.