US Bridges

Hillview-Eldred RD over Garrison Hollow Ck

Fair

Greene County, Illinois · 2 M S Hillview · Structure no. 031000700000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillview-Eldred RD over Garrison Hollow Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hillview-Eldred RD over Garrison Hollow Ck in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 65 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHillview-Eldred RD
CrossesGarrison Hollow Ck
Location2 M S Hillview
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreene County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.41241, -90.56096
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks30%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$984,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillview-Eldred RD over Garrison Hollow Ck built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Hillview-Eldred RD over Garrison Hollow Ck 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 RD over Garrison Hollow Ck carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Hillview-Eldred RD over Garrison Hollow Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Hillview-Eldred RD over Garrison Hollow Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.