US Bridges

SB I-270 over I-70

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.88 MI N of SR317 · Structure no. 2514796

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
372 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
58,781
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-270 over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-270 over I-70 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 58,781 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,588 by 2035. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSB I-270
CrossesI-70
Location1.88 MI N of SR317
RouteInterstate 270
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93438, -82.85217
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 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
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 I-70 built?

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

What condition is SB I-270 over I-70 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 I-70 carry?

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

How long is SB I-270 over I-70?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-270 over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.