US Bridges

SR16 Ramp to 270SB over I270 SR16E & I270N Rmps

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.09 MI N of SR16 · Structure no. 2512017

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
344 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,909
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR16 Ramp to 270SB over I270 SR16E & I270N Rmps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR16 Ramp to 270SB over I270 SR16E & I270N Rmps 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 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 10,909 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,142 by 2037. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR16 Ramp to 270SB
CrossesI270 SR16E & I270N Rmps
Location0.09 MI N of SR16
RouteState Highway 16
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97982, -82.85332
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,909 (2017)
Projected traffic15,142 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR16 Ramp to 270SB over I270 SR16E & I270N Rmps built?

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

What condition is SR16 Ramp to 270SB over I270 SR16E & I270N Rmps 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 SR16 Ramp to 270SB over I270 SR16E & I270N Rmps carry?

About 10,909 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR16 Ramp to 270SB over I270 SR16E & I270N Rmps?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR16 Ramp to 270SB over I270 SR16E & I270N Rmps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.