US Bridges

Tech Center Drive over IR-270

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.5 MI E of SR-317 · Structure no. 2512343

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,245
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tech Center Drive over IR-270 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tech Center Drive over IR-270 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7,245 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,056 by 2035. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTech Center Drive
CrossesIR-270
Location0.5 MI E of SR-317
RouteCity Street 4259
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9995, -82.85824
Functional classUrban Collector

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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,245 (2015)
Projected traffic10,056 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Tech Center Drive over IR-270 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tech Center Drive over IR-270 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 Tech Center Drive over IR-270 carry?

About 7,245 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tech Center Drive over IR-270?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Tech Center Drive over IR-270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.