US Bridges

Ir 270 over Over NS RR / Obetz RD

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 3.76 MI S of US33 · Structure no. 2513749

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,597
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 270 over Over NS RR / Obetz RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 270 over Over NS RR / Obetz RD 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 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 30,597 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,469 by 2035. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 270
CrossesOver NS RR / Obetz RD
Location3.76 MI S of US33
RouteInterstate 270
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87174, -82.95083
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,597 (2015)
Projected traffic42,469 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Ir 270 over Over NS RR / Obetz RD built?

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

What condition is Ir 270 over Over NS RR / Obetz RD 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 Ir 270 over Over NS RR / Obetz RD carry?

About 30,597 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ir 270 over Over NS RR / Obetz RD?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 270 over Over NS RR / Obetz RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.