US Bridges

Port Byron Road over Canoe Creek

Good

Rock Island County, Illinois · 2 MI W of I-88 · Structure no. 081310600000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port Byron Road over Canoe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Port Byron Road over Canoe Creek in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesPort Byron Road
CrossesCanoe Creek
Location2 MI W of I-88
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRock Island County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.61341, -90.23601
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2020)
Projected traffic657 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Port Byron Road over Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Port Byron Road over Canoe 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Port Byron Road over Canoe Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Port Byron Road over Canoe Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Port Byron Road over Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.