US Bridges

Hillview RD over Sandy Creek

Fair

Scott County, Illinois · 5 MI S Il 106/OLD 36 · Structure no. 086001600000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
402 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillview RD over Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillview RD over Sandy Creek in Scott County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 402 ft (122.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesHillview RD
CrossesSandy Creek
Location5 MI S Il 106/OLD 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyScott County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.5577, -90.52396
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length402 ft (122.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 RD over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Hillview RD over Sandy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hillview RD over Sandy Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Hillview RD over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 402 ft (122.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hillview RD over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.