US Bridges

W Hills Viaduct over I75;RAMPS

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1 MI S of US 52 · Structure no. 3105458

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
402 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
43,788
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Hills Viaduct over I75;RAMPS is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Hills Viaduct over I75;RAMPS in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 94 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 43,788 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 178,390 by 2035. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW Hills Viaduct
CrossesI75;RAMPS
Location1 MI S of US 52
RouteCounty Highway C0457
StateOhio
Coordinates39.12443, -84.53525
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,788 (2015)
Projected traffic178,390 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Hills Viaduct over I75;RAMPS built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is W Hills Viaduct over I75;RAMPS in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does W Hills Viaduct over I75;RAMPS carry?

About 43,788 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W Hills Viaduct over I75;RAMPS?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns W Hills Viaduct over I75;RAMPS?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.