US Bridges

IR270 over NB Cd Road over Morse

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 01.72 MI S.Of SR161 · Structure no. 2512203

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102,964
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR270 over NB Cd Road over Morse is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR270 over NB Cd Road over Morse in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 102,964 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 142,914 by 2035. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesIR270
CrossesNB Cd Road over Morse
Location01.72 MI S.Of SR161
RouteInterstate 270
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05744, -82.90268
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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102,964 (2015)
Projected traffic142,914 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 NB Cd Road over Morse built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is IR270 over NB Cd Road over Morse 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 NB Cd Road over Morse carry?

About 102,964 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IR270 over NB Cd Road over Morse?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns IR270 over NB Cd Road over Morse?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.