US Bridges

Dempsey ROAD-C183 over Over IR-270

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · .9 MI North of 161 · Structure no. 2511894

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,672
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dempsey ROAD-C183 over Over IR-270 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dempsey ROAD-C183 over Over IR-270 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,672 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,425 by 2037. The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDempsey ROAD-C183
CrossesOver IR-270
Location.9 MI North of 161
RouteCounty Highway C0183
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.0951, -82.91125
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length257 ft (78.2 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,672 (2017)
Projected traffic13,425 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Dempsey ROAD-C183 over Over IR-270 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dempsey ROAD-C183 over Over IR-270 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Dempsey ROAD-C183 over Over IR-270 carry?

About 9,672 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dempsey ROAD-C183 over Over IR-270?

The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Dempsey ROAD-C183 over Over IR-270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.