US Bridges

Hillview Eldred Ro over Kersey Creek

Fair

Greene County, Illinois · 2.2 M N of Hillview · Structure no. 031000400000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillview Eldred Ro over Kersey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hillview Eldred Ro over Kersey Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHillview Eldred Ro
CrossesKersey Creek
Location2.2 M N of Hillview
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.48346, -90.52594
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Hillview Eldred Ro over Kersey Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Hillview Eldred Ro over Kersey Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hillview Eldred Ro over Kersey Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Hillview Eldred Ro over Kersey Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Hillview Eldred Ro over Kersey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.