US Bridges

I-270 over Over Demorest RD

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.86 MI N of US 62 · Structure no. 2512726

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,007
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-270 over Over Demorest RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-270 over Over Demorest RD in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,007 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,262 by 2035. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-270
CrossesOver Demorest RD
Location1.86 MI N of US 62
RouteInterstate 270
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91249, -83.1081
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,007 (2015)
Projected traffic40,262 by 2035
Trucks31%
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 I-270 over Over Demorest RD built?

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

What condition is I-270 over Over Demorest RD 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 I-270 over Over Demorest RD carry?

About 29,007 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I-270 over Over Demorest RD?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-270 over Over Demorest RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.