US Bridges

I-270 SB over CR 17 (morse Road)

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.75 MI S of SR-161 · Structure no. 2512297

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,482
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-270 SB over CR 17 (morse Road) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-270 SB over CR 17 (morse Road) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 51,482 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,457 by 2035. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-270 SB
CrossesCR 17 (morse Road)
Location1.75 MI S of SR-161
RouteInterstate 270
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05746, -82.90369
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,482 (2015)
Projected traffic71,457 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 SB over CR 17 (morse Road) built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-270 SB over CR 17 (morse Road) 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 I-270 SB over CR 17 (morse Road) carry?

About 51,482 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-270 SB over CR 17 (morse Road)?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I-270 SB over CR 17 (morse Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.