I 74 EB over Mississippi River
GoodScott County, Iowa · In Bettendorf · Structure no. 000000000047291
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 3,396 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 74 EB over Mississippi River is a steel arch - thru carrying I 74 EB over Mississippi River in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 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 28,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,250 by 2044. The structure is 3,396 ft (1,035.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 74 EB over Mississippi River built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 74 EB over Mississippi River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I 74 EB over Mississippi River carry?
About 28,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is I 74 EB over Mississippi River?
The structure is 3,396 ft (1,035.1 m) long with a longest span of 795 ft (242.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns I 74 EB over Mississippi River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.