US Bridges

I270 over Over Alum Creek

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · .70 MI W 0F SR3 · Structure no. 2511657

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158,097
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I270 over Over Alum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I270 over Over Alum Creek 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 158,097 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 219,439 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 167 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI270
CrossesOver Alum Creek
Location.70 MI W 0F SR3
RouteInterstate 270
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10332, -82.93821
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width167 ft (50.8 m)
Roadway width161 ft (49 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158,097 (2015)
Projected traffic219,439 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I270 over Over Alum Creek built?

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

What condition is I270 over Over Alum Creek 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 I270 over Over Alum Creek carry?

About 158,097 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I270 over Over Alum Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 167 ft wide.

Who owns I270 over Over Alum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.