US Bridges

Ch 18 over Mill CR

Good

Rock Island County, Illinois · 7 MI SW Coal Valle · Structure no. 081310000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
575
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 18 over Mill CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 18 over Mill CR in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCh 18
CrossesMill CR
Location7 MI SW Coal Valle
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.3409, -90.50555
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2020)
Projected traffic581 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ch 18 over Mill CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 18 over Mill CR 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 Ch 18 over Mill CR carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ch 18 over Mill CR?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 18 over Mill CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.