US Bridges

27th St. - Moline over FAI 280

Fair

Rock Island County, Illinois · S Edge Moline · Structure no. 081016600000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
318 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

27th St. - Moline over FAI 280 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 27th St. - Moline over FAI 280 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 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,514 by 2046. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries27th St. - Moline
CrossesFAI 280
LocationS Edge Moline
CountyRock Island County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.4576, -90.4994
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2020)
Projected traffic11,514 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 27th St. - Moline over FAI 280 built?

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

What condition is 27th St. - Moline over FAI 280 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 27th St. - Moline over FAI 280 carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 27th St. - Moline over FAI 280?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns 27th St. - Moline over FAI 280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.