US Bridges

EB I-270 C/D over US-23

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 6.55 MI S of USR33 · Structure no. 2513528

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,295
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB I-270 C/D over US-23 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I-270 C/D over US-23 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 38,295 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,153 by 2021. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB I-270 C/D
CrossesUS-23
Location6.55 MI S of USR33
RouteInterstate 270
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87468, -83.0034
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,295 (2001)
Projected traffic53,153 by 2021
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 EB I-270 C/D over US-23 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB I-270 C/D 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does EB I-270 C/D over US-23 carry?

About 38,295 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is EB I-270 C/D over US-23?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns EB I-270 C/D over US-23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.