US Bridges

US 150 over Coal Creek

Fair

Rock Island County, Illinois · W. Edge Coal Valley · Structure no. 081015700000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150 over Coal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 150 over Coal Creek in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 9,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,393 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 150
CrossesCoal Creek
LocationW. Edge Coal Valley
RouteU.S. Route 150
Coordinates41.42948, -90.46698
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,250 (2023)
Projected traffic9,393 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 150 over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 150 over Coal Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 150 over Coal Creek carry?

About 9,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 150 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 150 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.