US Bridges

I270 over SR-3

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.33 MI E of SR710 · Structure no. 2511878

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
133,464
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I270 over SR-3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I270 over SR-3 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 133,464 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 185,248 by 2035. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI270
CrossesSR-3
Location1.33 MI E of SR710
RouteInterstate 270
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10072, -82.92543
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.3 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133,464 (2015)
Projected traffic185,248 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 over SR-3 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I270 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 over SR-3 carry?

About 133,464 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I270 over SR-3?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns I270 over SR-3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.