US Bridges

I-270 NB over Scioto Big Run

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 3.76 Min of US62 · Structure no. 2512483

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,828
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-270 NB over Scioto Big Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-270 NB over Scioto Big Run in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 57 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30,828 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,789 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-270 NB
CrossesScioto Big Run
Location3.76 Min of US62
RouteInterstate 270
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93608, -83.12319
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,828 (2015)
Projected traffic42,789 by 2035
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-270 NB over Scioto Big Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I-270 NB over Scioto Big Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I-270 NB over Scioto Big Run carry?

About 30,828 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-270 NB over Scioto Big Run?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-270 NB over Scioto Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.