US Bridges

Hillview Eldred Ro over Bushnell Hollow

Fair

Greene County, Illinois · 1.08 S of Eldred · Structure no. 031200900000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillview Eldred Ro over Bushnell Hollow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hillview Eldred Ro over Bushnell Hollow in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHillview Eldred Ro
CrossesBushnell Hollow
Location1.08 S of Eldred
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreene County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.27014, -90.55432
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Ro over Bushnell Hollow built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillview Eldred Ro over Bushnell Hollow 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 Ro over Bushnell Hollow carry?

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

How long is Hillview Eldred Ro over Bushnell Hollow?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Hillview Eldred Ro over Bushnell Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.