US Bridges

SB I-270 over Usr 33

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · Over USR33 · Structure no. 2514133

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,310
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-270 over Usr 33 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-270 over Usr 33 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 25,310 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,130 by 2035. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSB I-270
CrossesUsr 33
LocationOver USR33
RouteInterstate 270
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.90241, -82.89822
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,310 (2015)
Projected traffic35,130 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
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 SB I-270 over Usr 33 built?

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

What condition is SB I-270 over Usr 33 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 SB I-270 over Usr 33 carry?

About 25,310 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SB I-270 over Usr 33?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-270 over Usr 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.