US Bridges

Alden Road over Stream

Good

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.6 S Altenberg RD · Structure no. 056320000000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alden Road over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Alden Road over Stream in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,660 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAlden Road
CrossesStream
Location0.6 S Altenberg RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.42116, -88.51254
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2021)
Projected traffic3,660 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alden Road over Stream 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 Stream carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Alden Road over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Alden Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.