US Bridges

I-270 over US 23

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.13 MI N. of IR270 · Structure no. 2513447

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,120
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-270 over US 23 is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-270 over US 23 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, 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 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 24,120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,963 by 2038. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI-270
CrossesUS 23
Location0.13 MI N. of IR270
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87654, -83.00317
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length207 ft (63.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,120 (2018)
Projected traffic39,963 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 I-270 over US 23 built?

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

What condition is I-270 over US 23 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-270 over US 23 carry?

About 24,120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-270 over US 23?

The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I-270 over US 23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.