US Bridges

Hillview-Eldred RD over Macoupin Creek

Fair

Jersey County, Illinois · Greene CO Line · Structure no. 042000900000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
436 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillview-Eldred RD over Macoupin Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillview-Eldred RD over Macoupin Creek in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 68 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 5 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 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2046. The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHillview-Eldred RD
CrossesMacoupin Creek
LocationGreene CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJersey County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.18889, -90.55132
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length436 ft (132.9 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic631 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillview-Eldred RD over Macoupin Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Hillview-Eldred RD over Macoupin 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 Macoupin Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Hillview-Eldred RD over Macoupin Creek?

The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hillview-Eldred RD over Macoupin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.