US Bridges

I270 over Ramp 270WB to 71SB

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · .13 Mi. W. of IR71 · Structure no. 2511320

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
163,950
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I270 over Ramp 270WB to 71SB is a concrete continuous slab carrying I270 over Ramp 270WB to 71SB in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 163,950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 227,563 by 2030. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI270
CrossesRamp 270WB to 71SB
Location.13 Mi. W. of IR71
RouteInterstate 270
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11054, -82.98063
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior 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 length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.6 m)
Roadway width137 ft (41.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163,950 (2010)
Projected traffic227,563 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 I270 over Ramp 270WB to 71SB built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I270 over Ramp 270WB to 71SB 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I270 over Ramp 270WB to 71SB carry?

About 163,950 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I270 over Ramp 270WB to 71SB?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns I270 over Ramp 270WB to 71SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.