US Bridges

Ramp US40 to I270N over US-40

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.04 MI E of SR270 · Structure no. 2512270

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,060
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp US40 to I270N over US-40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp US40 to I270N over US-40 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 8,060 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,187 by 2037. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesRamp US40 to I270N
CrossesUS-40
Location0.04 MI E of SR270
RouteInterstate 270
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95249, -83.11867
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,060 (2017)
Projected traffic11,187 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Ramp US40 to I270N over US-40 built?

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

What condition is Ramp US40 to I270N over US-40 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp US40 to I270N over US-40 carry?

About 8,060 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramp US40 to I270N over US-40?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp US40 to I270N over US-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.