US Bridges

248th St. E.Moline over Zuma Creek

Good

Rock Island County, Illinois · 1.36 M S of Il Rt 92 · Structure no. 081309200000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

248th St. E.Moline over Zuma Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 248th St. E.Moline over Zuma Creek in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries248th St. E.Moline
CrossesZuma Creek
Location1.36 M S of Il Rt 92
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.53848, -90.27689
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2046
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 248th St. E.Moline over Zuma Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 248th St. E.Moline over Zuma Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does 248th St. E.Moline over Zuma Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is 248th St. E.Moline over Zuma Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 248th St. E.Moline over Zuma Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.