US Bridges

Claycraft over 270 over IR-270

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 1 MI N of SR16 · Structure no. 2511991

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
322 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
1970 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Claycraft over 270 over IR-270 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Claycraft over 270 over IR-270 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,246 by 1990. The structure is 322 ft (98.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesClaycraft over 270
CrossesIR-270
Location1 MI N of SR16
RouteInterstate M2371
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99222, -82.85717
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length322 ft (98.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (1970)
Projected traffic6,246 by 1990
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Claycraft over 270 over IR-270 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Claycraft over 270 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 Claycraft over 270 over IR-270 carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (1970 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Claycraft over 270 over IR-270?

The structure is 322 ft (98.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Claycraft over 270 over IR-270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.