US Bridges

Il 5 WB (j Deere R over 27th St-Moline

Fair

Rock Island County, Illinois · S Edge Moline · Structure no. 081009500000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 5 WB (j Deere R over 27th St-Moline is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 5 WB (j Deere R over 27th St-Moline in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 59 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 27,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,696 by 2046. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 5 WB (j Deere R
Crosses27th St-Moline
LocationS Edge Moline
RouteState Highway 5
CountyRock Island County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.471, -90.49915
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,800 (2023)
Projected traffic14,696 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$872,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 5 WB (j Deere R over 27th St-Moline built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Il 5 WB (j Deere R over 27th St-Moline 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Il 5 WB (j Deere R over 27th St-Moline carry?

About 27,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Il 5 WB (j Deere R over 27th St-Moline?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Il 5 WB (j Deere R over 27th St-Moline?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.