US Bridges

Cleveland AVE(710) over I-270

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 3.76 MI N of SR161 · Structure no. 2517493

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,468
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleveland AVE(710) over I-270 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cleveland AVE(710) over I-270 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 57 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 8,468 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,754 by 2035. The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCleveland AVE(710)
CrossesI-270
Location3.76 MI N of SR161
RouteState Highway 710
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10588, -82.94951
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length314 ft (95.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,468 (2015)
Projected traffic11,754 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Cleveland AVE(710) over I-270 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Cleveland AVE(710) over I-270 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Cleveland AVE(710) over I-270 carry?

About 8,468 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cleveland AVE(710) over I-270?

The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Cleveland AVE(710) over I-270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.