FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

AIRPORT ROAD

Carrying AIRPORT ROAD over CASE CREEK

0.8 MI. E. OF I-280, Rock Island, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
48 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: AIRPORT ROAD

The AIRPORT ROAD bridge in Rock Island, Illinois carries AIRPORT ROAD over CASE CREEK. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 36.1 meters (118 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,150 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How AIRPORT ROAD compares

▲ 13.4
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of Illinois bridges
256
Bridges in Rock Island · 10 in Poor condition
AIRPORT ROAD 48.0 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
48.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
36.1 m (118 ft)
Deck Width
21.1 m (69 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
081014500000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether AIRPORT ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare AIRPORT ROAD against other structures in Rock Island and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for AIRPORT ROAD?

AIRPORT ROAD in Rock Island, Illinois has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is AIRPORT ROAD inspected?

AIRPORT ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 4,150 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. AIRPORT ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for AIRPORT ROAD?

AIRPORT ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining AIRPORT ROAD?

AIRPORT ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is AIRPORT ROAD and does age affect safety?

AIRPORT ROAD was built in 2005, making it 21 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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