US Bridges

IR-270 over Over CR 8 (sunbury Road)

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.89 MI N of SR-161 · Structure no. 2512319

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61,853
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR-270 over Over CR 8 (sunbury Road) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR-270 over Over CR 8 (sunbury 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 61,853 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,852 by 2035. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIR-270
CrossesOver CR 8 (sunbury Road)
Location0.89 MI N of SR-161
RouteInterstate 270
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06983, -82.9074
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,853 (2015)
Projected traffic85,852 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 IR-270 over Over CR 8 (sunbury Road) built?

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

What condition is IR-270 over Over CR 8 (sunbury 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 IR-270 over Over CR 8 (sunbury Road) carry?

About 61,853 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IR-270 over Over CR 8 (sunbury Road)?

The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns IR-270 over Over CR 8 (sunbury Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.