US Bridges

Hillview Eldred RD over Trimley Creek

Good

Greene County, Illinois · 2 M N Hillview · Structure no. 031000500000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillview Eldred RD over Trimley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hillview Eldred RD over Trimley Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHillview Eldred RD
CrossesTrimley Creek
Location2 M N Hillview
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.48055, -90.5274
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$98,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillview Eldred RD over Trimley Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Hillview Eldred RD over Trimley Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does Hillview Eldred RD over Trimley Creek carry?

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

How long is Hillview Eldred RD over Trimley Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Hillview Eldred RD over Trimley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.