Riverside Blvd over Rock River& RR
FairWinnebago County, Illinois · West Loves Park · Structure no. 101640000000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 663 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverside Blvd over Rock River& RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverside Blvd over Rock River& RR in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 72 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 5 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 17,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,958 by 2046. The structure is 663 ft (202.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riverside Blvd over Rock River& RR built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Riverside Blvd over Rock River& RR 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Riverside Blvd over Rock River& RR carry?
About 17,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Riverside Blvd over Rock River& RR?
The structure is 663 ft (202.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Riverside Blvd over Rock River& RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.