US Bridges

Hillview Eldred Ro over Cole Creek

Fair

Greene County, Illinois · 2.2 M S JCT 108 · Structure no. 031004100000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillview Eldred Ro over Cole Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillview Eldred Ro over Cole Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHillview Eldred Ro
CrossesCole Creek
Location2.2 M S JCT 108
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreene County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.25651, -90.55516
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic581 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ro over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillview Eldred Ro over Cole 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 2021.

How much traffic does Hillview Eldred Ro over Cole Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Hillview Eldred Ro over Cole Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hillview Eldred Ro over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.