US Bridges

Williams RD over Big Walnut (williams Rd)

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.1 MI West of Hamilton · Structure no. 2532441

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
326 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,195
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams RD over Big Walnut (williams Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Williams RD over Big Walnut (williams Rd) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 12,195 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,927 by 2035. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWilliams RD
CrossesBig Walnut (williams Rd)
Location1.1 MI West of Hamilton
RouteCounty Highway C0123
StateOhio
Coordinates39.88821, -82.90463
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,195 (2015)
Projected traffic16,927 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Williams RD over Big Walnut (williams Rd) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Williams RD over Big Walnut (williams Rd) 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 Williams RD over Big Walnut (williams Rd) carry?

About 12,195 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Williams RD over Big Walnut (williams Rd)?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Williams RD over Big Walnut (williams Rd)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.