US Bridges

63 Street over Branch of Mill Creek

Good

Rock Island County, Illinois · 0.9 Miles N Sherrard · Structure no. 081500600000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

63 Street over Branch of Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 63 Street over Branch of Mill Creek in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries63 Street
CrossesBranch of Mill Creek
Location0.9 Miles N Sherrard
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.33879, -90.51135
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2020)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 63 Street over Branch of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 63 Street over Branch of Mill 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 63 Street over Branch of Mill Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 63 Street over Branch of Mill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns 63 Street over Branch of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.