US Bridges

Ramp to 270WB over IR-71

Poor

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.53 MI N of SR710 · Structure no. 2511223

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,651
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to 270WB over IR-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to 270WB over IR-71 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,651 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,560 by 2037. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp to 270WB
CrossesIR-71
Location0.53 MI N of SR710
RouteInterstate 270
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11213, -82.97593
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,651 (2017)
Projected traffic17,560 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Ramp to 270WB over IR-71 built?

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

What condition is Ramp to 270WB over IR-71 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp to 270WB over IR-71 carry?

About 12,651 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to 270WB over IR-71?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to 270WB over IR-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.