US Bridges

Ramp NB US23 over I-270

FairClosed to traffic

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.08 MI W of US23 · Structure no. 2513536

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
352 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,620
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp NB US23 over I-270 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp NB US23 over I-270 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 32,620 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,550 by 2030. The structure is 352 ft (107.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp NB US23
CrossesI-270
Location0.08 MI W of US23
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87468, -83.00189
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length352 ft (107.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,620 (2010)
Projected traffic65,550 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Ramp NB US23 over I-270 built?

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

What condition is Ramp NB US23 over I-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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp NB US23 over I-270 carry?

About 32,620 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ramp NB US23 over I-270?

The structure is 352 ft (107.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp NB US23 over I-270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.