46th Ave DR over Drainage Ditch
PoorRock Island County, Illinois · E of 16 ST Southpark · Structure no. 081605500000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
46th Ave DR over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 46th Ave DR over Drainage Ditch in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 46th Ave DR over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is 46th Ave DR over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does 46th Ave DR over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 46th Ave DR over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns 46th Ave DR over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).