US Bridges

I-270 over Over NS RR

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.36 MI S of IR70 · Structure no. 2514559

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,781
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-270 over Over NS RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-270 over Over NS RR 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 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 58,781 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,588 by 2035. The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-270
CrossesOver NS RR
Location0.36 MI S of IR70
RouteInterstate 270
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93092, -82.85781
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,781 (2015)
Projected traffic81,588 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
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 I-270 over Over NS RR built?

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

What condition is I-270 over Over NS RR 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 I-270 over Over NS RR carry?

About 58,781 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-270 over Over NS RR?

The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-270 over Over NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.