US Bridges

County Highway 44 over Copperas Creek

Good

Rock Island County, Illinois · 1.48 MI S Ill RTE 92 · Structure no. 081309600000000

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway 44 over Copperas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Highway 44 over Copperas Creek in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 40 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway 44
CrossesCopperas Creek
Location1.48 MI S Ill RTE 92
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRock Island County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.37589, -90.8788
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2020)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks34%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Highway 44 over Copperas Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is County Highway 44 over Copperas 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 County Highway 44 over Copperas Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is County Highway 44 over Copperas Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway 44 over Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.