US Bridges

Arsenal Road over Bike Path Levee BNSF

Fair

Rock Island County, Illinois · N.Edge Rock Island · Structure no. 081630100000000

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arsenal Road over Bike Path Levee BNSF is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arsenal Road over Bike Path Levee BNSF in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,666 by 2046. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesArsenal Road
CrossesBike Path Levee BNSF
LocationN.Edge Rock Island
CountyRock Island County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.51227, -90.56541
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2023)
Projected traffic6,666 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Arsenal Road over Bike Path Levee BNSF built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Arsenal Road over Bike Path Levee BNSF 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Arsenal Road over Bike Path Levee BNSF carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Arsenal Road over Bike Path Levee BNSF?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Arsenal Road over Bike Path Levee BNSF?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.