Road District 186 over Cooling Canal
PoorRock Island County, Illinois · 4.0 MI N Cordova · Structure no. 081307700000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 228 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road District 186 over Cooling Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Road District 186 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 3 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 72% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road District 186 over Cooling Canal built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road District 186 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 186 over Cooling Canal carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 72% are trucks.
How long is Road District 186 over Cooling Canal?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Road District 186 over Cooling Canal?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.