US Bridges

Moline RD over Deer Creek

Good

Whiteside County, Illinois · 3 MI SW I-88 · Structure no. 098002600000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moline RD over Deer Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Moline RD over Deer Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesMoline RD
CrossesDeer Creek
Location3 MI SW I-88
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.74056, -89.84236
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2021)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moline RD over Deer Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Moline RD over Deer Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Moline RD over Deer Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Moline RD over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.