February 3, 2023
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The highest steel structural beam is in place on The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s new inpatient hospital tower. The beam was installed 411 feet above ground level. It’s part of more than 15,000 tons of steel throughout the tower.
The inpatient tower is 1.9 million square feet and 26 stories (24 floors) – the tallest building on Ohio State’s campus. It will have up to 820 beds and state-of-the-art diagnostic, treatment and inpatient services including 24 operating suites, 10 interventional radiology suites, imaging, labor and delivery, critical care and more.
Each patient room will include a private bed, bathroom and space for a family member to remain with their loved ones during their hospital stay. A large, bright café with indoor and outdoor seating and surrounding park areas will provide restorative spaces for families to recharge. A 1,887-space visitor parking garage is connected.
The inpatient hospital tower is expected to open in 2026. For a live feed of construction progress, go to: https://buildingthefuture.osu.edu/projects/inpatient-hospital.
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