Western Hills Viad over Mill Creek State Sprin
PoorPosted for loadHamilton County, Ohio · 620 Ft W of Central Pkwy · Structure no. 3137082
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 2,721 ft
- 41 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,788
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Western Hills Viad over Mill Creek State Sprin is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Western Hills Viad over Mill Creek State Sprin 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 43,788 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,778 by 2035. The structure is 2,721 ft (829.4 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Western Hills Viad over Mill Creek State Sprin built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Western Hills Viad over Mill Creek State Sprin in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Western Hills Viad over Mill Creek State Sprin carry?
About 43,788 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Western Hills Viad over Mill Creek State Sprin?
The structure is 2,721 ft (829.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.
Who owns Western Hills Viad over Mill Creek State Sprin?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.