US Bridges

Williams RD over Ir 270

Poor

Franklin County, Ohio · 4.5 MI S of IR70 · Structure no. 2514079

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
325 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,195
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams RD over Ir 270 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Williams RD over Ir 270 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,195 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133,986 by 2035. The structure is 325 ft (99.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWilliams RD
CrossesIr 270
Location4.5 MI S of IR70
RouteCounty Highway 123
StateOhio
Coordinates39.88864, -82.91157
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length325 ft (99.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,195 (2015)
Projected traffic133,986 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Williams RD over Ir 270 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams RD over Ir 270 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Williams RD over Ir 270 carry?

About 12,195 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Williams RD over Ir 270?

The structure is 325 ft (99.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Williams RD over Ir 270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.