US Bridges

71 Ramp over 270

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · .14 Miles North of 71 · Structure no. 2513081

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
333 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,370
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

71 Ramp over 270 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 71 Ramp over 270 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,370 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2036. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries71 Ramp
Crosses270
Location.14 Miles North of 71
RouteInterstate 270
StateOhio
Coordinates39.89381, -83.04068
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,370 (2016)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 71 Ramp over 270 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 71 Ramp over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 71 Ramp over 270 carry?

About 8,370 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 71 Ramp over 270?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 71 Ramp over 270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.