US Bridges

Ramp L WSTER-270W over Abandoned RR

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.16 MI W of SR 3 · Structure no. 2511673

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77,510
1990 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp L WSTER-270W over Abandoned RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ramp L WSTER-270W over Abandoned RR in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 77,510 vehicles a day, projected to reach 107,584 by 2010. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp L WSTER-270W
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location0.16 MI W of SR 3
RouteInterstate 270
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10162, -82.92835
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,510 (1990)
Projected traffic107,584 by 2010
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Ramp L WSTER-270W over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp L WSTER-270W over Abandoned RR 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 Ramp L WSTER-270W over Abandoned RR carry?

About 77,510 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Ramp L WSTER-270W over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp L WSTER-270W over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.