US Bridges

SB I-270 C/D Road over Norfolk Southern Railway

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.36 MI S of IR70 · Structure no. 2514524

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,500
1990 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-270 C/D Road over Norfolk Southern Railway is a concrete continuous slab carrying SB I-270 C/D Road over Norfolk Southern Railway in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, 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 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.

It carries about 32,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45,110 by 2010. The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSB I-270 C/D Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railway
Location0.36 MI S of IR70
RouteInterstate 270
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93102, -82.85799
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,500 (1990)
Projected traffic45,110 by 2010
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 C/D Road over Norfolk Southern Railway built?

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

What condition is SB I-270 C/D Road over Norfolk Southern Railway 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 C/D Road over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?

About 32,500 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is SB I-270 C/D Road over Norfolk Southern Railway?

The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-270 C/D Road over Norfolk Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.