US Bridges

Alpine RD over Forest Hills RD

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.2 MI S Windsor RD · Structure no. 101306800000000

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alpine RD over Forest Hills RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alpine RD over Forest Hills RD in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 53 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 6 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 16,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,473 by 2046. The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlpine RD
CrossesForest Hills RD
Location0.2 MI S Windsor RD
Coordinates42.32124, -89.02898
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length251 ft (76.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,700 (2022)
Projected traffic17,473 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Alpine RD over Forest Hills RD built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Alpine RD over Forest Hills RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Alpine RD over Forest Hills RD carry?

About 16,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Alpine RD over Forest Hills RD?

The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Alpine RD over Forest Hills RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.