US Bridges

Parsons Ave over Ir 270

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 5.80 M S of US33 · Structure no. 2513560

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,631
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parsons Ave over Ir 270 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parsons Ave over Ir 270 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,631 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,936 by 2035. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesParsons Ave
CrossesIr 270
Location5.80 M S of US33
RouteCounty Highway C0124
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87361, -82.98861
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,631 (2015)
Projected traffic84,936 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Parsons Ave over Ir 270 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Parsons Ave over Ir 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Parsons Ave over Ir 270 carry?

About 4,631 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Parsons Ave over Ir 270?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Parsons Ave over Ir 270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.