US Bridges

US Rt 67 over N Channel Rock River

Fair

Rock Island County, Illinois · S Edge Rock Island · Structure no. 081003800000000

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
706 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Rt 67 over N Channel Rock River is a steel arch - thru carrying US Rt 67 over N Channel Rock River in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 77 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,706 by 2046. The structure is 706 ft (215.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS Rt 67
CrossesN Channel Rock River
LocationS Edge Rock Island
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates41.46066, -90.57766
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length706 ft (215.1 m)
Longest span270 ft (82.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic10,706 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US Rt 67 over N Channel Rock River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US Rt 67 over N Channel Rock River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US Rt 67 over N Channel Rock River carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Rt 67 over N Channel Rock River?

The structure is 706 ft (215.1 m) long with a longest span of 270 ft (82.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US Rt 67 over N Channel Rock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.