US Bridges

Ir 270 over Over Ir 71

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 2.88 MI W of SR3 · Structure no. 2511444

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
318 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
103,895
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 270 over Over Ir 71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 270 over Over Ir 71 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 103,895 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 144,206 by 2035. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 270
CrossesOver Ir 71
Location2.88 MI W of SR3
RouteInterstate 270
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11043, -82.97767
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width155 ft (47.2 m)
Roadway width149 ft (45.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,895 (2015)
Projected traffic144,206 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure9
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 Ir 270 over Over Ir 71 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 270 over Over Ir 71 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ir 270 over Over Ir 71 carry?

About 103,895 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ir 270 over Over Ir 71?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 270 over Over Ir 71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.