US Bridges

Ramp to 270NB over Ir 70

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.20 MI E of I-270 · Structure no. 2514850

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
599 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
122,640
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to 270NB over Ir 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to 270NB over Ir 70 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 122,640 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,303 by 2030. The structure is 599 ft (182.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp to 270NB
CrossesIr 70
Location0.20 MI E of I-270
RouteInterstate 70
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93386, -82.84912
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length599 ft (182.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122,640 (2010)
Projected traffic93,303 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Ramp to 270NB over Ir 70 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to 270NB over Ir 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp to 270NB over Ir 70 carry?

About 122,640 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to 270NB over Ir 70?

The structure is 599 ft (182.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to 270NB over Ir 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.