US Bridges

Barstow Road / Ch over Drunkards Slough

Good

Rock Island County, Illinois · 1 MI E of Barstow · Structure no. 081310200000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barstow Road / Ch over Drunkards Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barstow Road / Ch over Drunkards Slough in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesBarstow Road / Ch
CrossesDrunkards Slough
Location1 MI E of Barstow
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.51534, -90.33884
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2020)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Barstow Road / Ch over Drunkards Slough built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barstow Road / Ch over Drunkards Slough 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Barstow Road / Ch over Drunkards Slough carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Barstow Road / Ch over Drunkards Slough?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Barstow Road / Ch over Drunkards Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.