US Bridges

CH-54 over Unnamed Creek

FairPosted for load

Rock Island County, Illinois · 4 M SW Edgington · Structure no. 081501600000000

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-54 over Unnamed Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CH-54 over Unnamed Creek in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCH-54
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location4 M SW Edgington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRock Island County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.36988, -90.81072
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-54 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH-54 over Unnamed Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does CH-54 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is CH-54 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns CH-54 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.