I-270 EB/WB
I-270 EB/WB in Olentangy River (N), Franklin County, Ohio received a condition grade of B (74/100). Built in 1969, the bridge carries 180K vehicles daily on I-270 EB/WB over Olentangy River.
I-270 EB/WB carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 74/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1969 and is now 57 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I-270 EB/WB carries an average daily traffic count of 180,261 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Olentangy River. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I-270 EB/WB is a 57-year-old bridge located Olentangy River (N) in Franklin County, Ohio. The bridge carries I-270 EB/WB over Olentangy River with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 180K vehicles per day. Built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2001, the structure spans 80.6 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (74/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
I-270 EB/WB has a Condition Score of 74/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I-270 EB/WB was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2001, making it 57 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-270 EB/WB carries approximately 180K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 80.6 meters long and located on I-270 EB/WB in Olentangy River (N), Franklin County, Ohio.
No, I-270 EB/WB is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
I-270 EB/WB is located Olentangy River (N) in Franklin County, Ohio. The bridge carries I-270 EB/WB over Olentangy River. Its coordinates are 40.112211, -83.032661. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-270 EB/WB carries I-270 EB/WB over Olentangy River. The bridge is 80.6 meters long and was built in 1969, with reconstruction in 2001.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.