Eldred Hillview Ro over Bucks Branch
GoodGreene County, Illinois · 3.6 MI N of Hillview · Structure no. 031000300000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eldred Hillview Ro over Bucks Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eldred Hillview Ro over Bucks Branch in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 68 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eldred Hillview Ro over Bucks Branch built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Eldred Hillview Ro over Bucks Branch 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 2023.
How much traffic does Eldred Hillview Ro over Bucks Branch carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Eldred Hillview Ro over Bucks Branch?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Eldred Hillview Ro over Bucks Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.