SB I-270 over Big Walnut Creek
FairFranklin County, Ohio · 2.59 MI N of SR16 · Structure no. 2511819
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 293 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 74,396
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SB I-270 over Big Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-270 over Big Walnut Creek in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 74,396 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,262 by 2035. The structure is 293 ft (89.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SB I-270 over Big Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SB I-270 over Big Walnut Creek 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 SB I-270 over Big Walnut Creek carry?
About 74,396 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SB I-270 over Big Walnut Creek?
The structure is 293 ft (89.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns SB I-270 over Big Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.