US Bridges

Moline RD over Rock Creek

Fair

Whiteside County, Illinois · 2.5 MI E Erie · Structure no. 098000200000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moline RD over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Moline RD over Rock Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 54 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesMoline RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location2.5 MI E Erie
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.67986, -90.02584
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moline RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Moline RD over Rock 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Moline RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Moline RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Moline RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.