US Bridges

I-270 over Over NS RR

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.77 MI N of US40 · Structure no. 2512211

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,643
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-270 over Over NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-270 over Over NS RR in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 39,643 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,024 by 2035. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-270
CrossesOver NS RR
Location0.77 MI N of US40
RouteInterstate 270
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96356, -83.11945
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,643 (2015)
Projected traffic55,024 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I-270 over Over NS RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-270 over Over NS RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-270 over Over NS RR carry?

About 39,643 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-270 over Over NS RR?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I-270 over Over NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.