US Bridges

Il 5 WB (j Deere R over FAI 74

Poor

Rock Island County, Illinois · S Edge Moline · Structure no. 081009700000000

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 5 WB (j Deere R over FAI 74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 5 WB (j Deere R over FAI 74 in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 55 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 38,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,450 by 2040. The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long and 49 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
CrossesFAI 74
LocationS Edge Moline
RouteState Highway 5
CountyRock Island County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.47128, -90.49456
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,900 (2023)
Projected traffic19,450 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 5 WB (j Deere R over FAI 74 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Il 5 WB (j Deere R over FAI 74 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Il 5 WB (j Deere R over FAI 74 carry?

About 38,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 5 WB (j Deere R over FAI 74?

The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Il 5 WB (j Deere R over FAI 74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.