US Bridges

E 3rd Ave.(tr 87) over Schaffer Creek

Good

Rock Island County, Illinois · 1 Mi. E Coal Valley · Structure no. 081312700000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 3rd Ave.(tr 87) over Schaffer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E 3rd Ave.(tr 87) over Schaffer Creek in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE 3rd Ave.(tr 87)
CrossesSchaffer Creek
Location1 Mi. E Coal Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.45059, -90.44891
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 E 3rd Ave.(tr 87) over Schaffer Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 3rd Ave.(tr 87) over Schaffer 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E 3rd Ave.(tr 87) over Schaffer Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is E 3rd Ave.(tr 87) over Schaffer Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E 3rd Ave.(tr 87) over Schaffer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.