US Bridges

270WB to 71SB over Ramp 71NB-270WB

Poor

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.16 MI E of I71 · Structure no. 2511460

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104,140
1990 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

270WB to 71SB over Ramp 71NB-270WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 270WB to 71SB over Ramp 71NB-270WB 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 104,140 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 144,546 by 2010. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries270WB to 71SB
CrossesRamp 71NB-270WB
Location0.16 MI E of I71
RouteInterstate 270
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11093, -82.97488
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,140 (1990)
Projected traffic144,546 by 2010
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
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 270WB to 71SB over Ramp 71NB-270WB built?

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

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

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

About 104,140 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 270WB to 71SB over Ramp 71NB-270WB?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 270WB to 71SB over Ramp 71NB-270WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.