US Bridges

Hillview Road over Little Sandy Creek

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Scott County, Illinois · 5.5MI S IL106/OLD 36 · Structure no. 086001900000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillview Road over Little Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillview Road over Little Sandy Creek in Scott County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesHillview Road
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location5.5MI S IL106/OLD 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyScott County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.55094, -90.52402
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 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 Road over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillview Road over Little Sandy 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Hillview Road over Little Sandy Creek carry?

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

How long is Hillview Road over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hillview Road over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.