US Bridges

I270 C-D Road over SR 3

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.33 MI E of SR710 · Structure no. 2511797

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
62,830
1990 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I270 C-D Road over SR 3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I270 C-D Road over SR 3 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 62,830 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87,208 by 2010. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI270 C-D Road
CrossesSR 3
Location1.33 MI E of SR710
RouteInterstate 270
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10046, -82.92547
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,830 (1990)
Projected traffic87,208 by 2010
Trucks—
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 I270 C-D Road over SR 3 built?

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

What condition is I270 C-D Road over SR 3 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 I270 C-D Road over SR 3 carry?

About 62,830 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is I270 C-D Road over SR 3?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I270 C-D Road over SR 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.