US Bridges

IR-270 over Ovr Rmp USR40E to IR270N

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.3 MI S of US40 · Structure no. 2512394

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,007
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR-270 over Ovr Rmp USR40E to IR270N is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR-270 over Ovr Rmp USR40E to IR270N 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 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 25,007 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,710 by 2035. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIR-270
CrossesOvr Rmp USR40E to IR270N
Location0.3 MI S of US40
RouteInterstate 270
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9506, -83.11936
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,007 (2015)
Projected traffic34,710 by 2035
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 IR-270 over Ovr Rmp USR40E to IR270N built?

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

What condition is IR-270 over Ovr Rmp USR40E to IR270N 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 IR-270 over Ovr Rmp USR40E to IR270N carry?

About 25,007 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is IR-270 over Ovr Rmp USR40E to IR270N?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns IR-270 over Ovr Rmp USR40E to IR270N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.