US Bridges

Hillview Eldred RD over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Greene County, Illinois · 0.2 M S JCT 108 · Structure no. 031001200000000

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillview Eldred RD over Hurricane Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillview Eldred RD over Hurricane Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 79 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHillview Eldred RD
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.2 M S JCT 108
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreene County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.28398, -90.55162
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2022)
Projected traffic682 by 2046
Trucks21%
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 RD over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Hillview Eldred RD over Hurricane 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 RD over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Hillview Eldred RD over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Hillview Eldred RD over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.