US Bridges

Alden Road over Br Nippersink Creek

Good

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.2MI.N of Il 173 · Structure no. 056317400000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alden Road over Br Nippersink Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alden Road over Br Nippersink Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesAlden Road
CrossesBr Nippersink Creek
Location0.2MI.N of Il 173
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.462, -88.51849
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2021)
Projected traffic2,760 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Alden Road over Br Nippersink Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alden Road over Br Nippersink 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Alden Road over Br Nippersink Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Alden Road over Br Nippersink Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Alden Road over Br Nippersink Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.