US Bridges

Hillview Eldred RD over Apple Cr. Overflow

Good

Greene County, Illinois · 4.6MI S of Hillview · Structure no. 031003700000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillview Eldred RD over Apple Cr. Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillview Eldred RD over Apple Cr. Overflow 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 187 ft (57 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesHillview Eldred RD
CrossesApple Cr. Overflow
Location4.6MI S of Hillview
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.36691, -90.54488
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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 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 Cr. Overflow built?

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

What condition is Hillview Eldred RD over Apple Cr. Overflow 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 Cr. Overflow carry?

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

How long is Hillview Eldred RD over Apple Cr. Overflow?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Hillview Eldred RD over Apple Cr. Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.