US Bridges

I 74 WB over Mississippi River

Good

Rock Island County, Illinois · In Bettendorf · Structure no. 081992300000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
3,386 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 74 WB over Mississippi River is a steel arch - thru carrying I 74 WB over Mississippi River in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 39,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,050 by 2046. The structure is 3,386 ft (1,032.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 74 WB
CrossesMississippi River
LocationIn Bettendorf
RouteInterstate 74
Coordinates41.51917, -90.51173
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length3,386 ft (1,032.1 m)
Longest span795 ft (242.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,050 (2023)
Projected traffic39,050 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 74 WB over Mississippi River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 74 WB over Mississippi River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 74 WB over Mississippi River carry?

About 39,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 74 WB over Mississippi River?

The structure is 3,386 ft (1,032.1 m) long with a longest span of 795 ft (242.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns I 74 WB over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.