US Bridges

IR-270 (ramp P) over Hamilton Ditch

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Franklin County, Ohio · 0.15 MI W of US23 · Structure no. 2514877

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,500
1990 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR-270 (ramp P) over Hamilton Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IR-270 (ramp P) over Hamilton Ditch in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 40,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56,214 by 2010. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIR-270 (ramp P)
CrossesHamilton Ditch
Location0.15 MI W of US23
RouteInterstate 270
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87577, -83.00663
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,500 (1990)
Projected traffic56,214 by 2010
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IR-270 (ramp P) over Hamilton Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is IR-270 (ramp P) over Hamilton Ditch 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 IR-270 (ramp P) over Hamilton Ditch carry?

About 40,500 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is IR-270 (ramp P) over Hamilton Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns IR-270 (ramp P) over Hamilton Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.