US Bridges

I-270 C-D Road over Abandoned RR

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.16 MI W of SR 3 · Structure no. 2511703

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77,510
1990 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-270 C-D Road over Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-270 C-D Road 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 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-270 C-D Road
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location0.16 MI W of SR 3
RouteInterstate 270
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10111, -82.92843
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 I-270 C-D Road over Abandoned RR built?

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

What condition is I-270 C-D Road 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 I-270 C-D Road over Abandoned RR carry?

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

How long is I-270 C-D Road over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I-270 C-D Road over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.