US Bridges

Road District 1 over Cooling Canal

Poor

Rock Island County, Illinois · 3.5 MI N Cordova · Structure no. 081307600000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
231 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road District 1 over Cooling Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Road District 1 over Cooling Canal in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad District 1
CrossesCooling Canal
Location3.5 MI N Cordova
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRock Island County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.72874, -90.30109
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2020)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Road District 1 over Cooling Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road District 1 over Cooling Canal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Road District 1 over Cooling Canal carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road District 1 over Cooling Canal?

The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Road District 1 over Cooling Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.