US Bridges

I-255 Rdwys a E D over Hill Creek

Good

Monroe County, Illinois · 2.1 MI E of Jb Brdge · Structure no. 067200100000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-255 Rdwys a E D over Hill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-255 Rdwys a E D over Hill Creek in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,732 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-255 Rdwys a E D
CrossesHill Creek
Location2.1 MI E of Jb Brdge
Coordinates38.47456, -90.23098
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2024)
Projected traffic63,732 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 I-255 Rdwys a E D over Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-255 Rdwys a E D over Hill 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-255 Rdwys a E D over Hill Creek carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-255 Rdwys a E D over Hill Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns I-255 Rdwys a E D over Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.