US Bridges

Alpine Road over Pebble Creek

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.1 MI N Riverside · Structure no. 101507700000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alpine Road over Pebble Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Alpine Road over Pebble Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlpine Road
CrossesPebble Creek
Location0.1 MI N Riverside
Coordinates42.31979, -89.02929
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Alpine Road over Pebble Creek built?

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

What condition is Alpine Road over Pebble 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Alpine Road over Pebble Creek carry?

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

How long is Alpine Road over Pebble Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Alpine Road over Pebble Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.