US Bridges

Hillview Eldred RD over Apple Creek

Good

Greene County, Illinois · 4.5 MI So Hillview · Structure no. 031003600000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
417 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillview Eldred RD over Apple Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillview Eldred RD over Apple Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 417 ft (127 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesHillview Eldred RD
CrossesApple Creek
Location4.5 MI So Hillview
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.37, -90.54683
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length417 ft (127 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 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 closed65.2 mi (105 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 Apple Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is Hillview Eldred RD over Apple Creek?

The structure is 417 ft (127 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Hillview Eldred RD over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.