US Bridges

I-270 over Scioto River

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.81 MI E of US23 · Structure no. 2513323

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
731 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
38,175
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-270 over Scioto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-270 over Scioto River in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 63 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 38,175 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,987 by 2035. The structure is 731 ft (222.8 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-270
CrossesScioto River
Location0.81 MI E of US23
RouteInterstate 270
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.88024, -83.01695
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length731 ft (222.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,175 (2015)
Projected traffic52,987 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
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 over Scioto River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is I-270 over Scioto River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-270 over Scioto River carry?

About 38,175 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-270 over Scioto River?

The structure is 731 ft (222.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns I-270 over Scioto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.