US Bridges

Rodman Avenue over Moline Pool

Fair

Rock Island County, Illinois · SE Arsenal Island · Structure no. 000000000819909

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,345 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,550
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Rodman Avenue over Moline Pool is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Rodman Avenue over Moline Pool in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 9,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,900 by 2046. The structure is 1,345 ft (409.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRodman Avenue
CrossesMoline Pool
LocationSE Arsenal Island
CountyRock Island County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.51073, -90.51845
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,345 ft (409.9 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,550 (2022)
Projected traffic11,900 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$157,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rodman Avenue over Moline Pool built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Rodman Avenue over Moline Pool 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rodman Avenue over Moline Pool carry?

About 9,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rodman Avenue over Moline Pool?

The structure is 1,345 ft (409.9 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Rodman Avenue over Moline Pool?

It is owned by the Army.