US Bridges

IR270 over Over Sunbury Road

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.89 MI S.Of SR161 · Structure no. 2511983

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
123,706
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR270 over Over Sunbury Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR270 over Over Sunbury Road in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 123,706 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 171,704 by 2035. The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIR270
CrossesOver Sunbury Road
Location0.89 MI S.Of SR161
RouteInterstate 270
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06947, -82.90787
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (57.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123,706 (2015)
Projected traffic171,704 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 IR270 over Over Sunbury Road built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is IR270 over Over Sunbury Road 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 IR270 over Over Sunbury Road carry?

About 123,706 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IR270 over Over Sunbury Road?

The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns IR270 over Over Sunbury Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.