US Bridges

Twp 261 Mccomb RD over Ir 270

FairClosed to traffic

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.52 MI N of I-71 · Structure no. 2512998

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,949
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp 261 Mccomb RD over Ir 270 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp 261 Mccomb RD over Ir 270 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,510 by 2035. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTwp 261 Mccomb RD
CrossesIr 270
Location1.52 MI N of I-71
RouteCity Street 261
StateOhio
Coordinates39.90172, -83.06436
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,949 (2015)
Projected traffic88,510 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Twp 261 Mccomb RD over Ir 270 built?

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

What condition is Twp 261 Mccomb RD over Ir 270 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 Twp 261 Mccomb RD over Ir 270 carry?

About 1,949 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Twp 261 Mccomb RD over Ir 270?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Twp 261 Mccomb RD over Ir 270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.