FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COUNTY HIGHWAY 44

Carrying COUNTY HIGHWAY 44 over BR OF COPPERAS CREEK

2.6 M S OF ILL 92, Rock Island, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
59 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY HIGHWAY 44

The COUNTY HIGHWAY 44 bridge in Rock Island, Illinois carries COUNTY HIGHWAY 44 over BR OF COPPERAS CREEK. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.1 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 325 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 59.0 metric tons.

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

How COUNTY HIGHWAY 44 compares

▲ 24.4
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Illinois bridges
256
Bridges in Rock Island · 10 in Poor condition
COUNTY HIGHWAY 44 59.0 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
59.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.1 m (36 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
325 vehicles/day
Structure Number
081501300000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COUNTY HIGHWAY 44 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 COUNTY HIGHWAY 44 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 COUNTY HIGHWAY 44?

COUNTY HIGHWAY 44 in Rock Island, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COUNTY HIGHWAY 44 inspected?

COUNTY HIGHWAY 44'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 325 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY HIGHWAY 44 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for COUNTY HIGHWAY 44?

COUNTY HIGHWAY 44 has an NBI inventory load rating of 59.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY HIGHWAY 44?

COUNTY HIGHWAY 44 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COUNTY HIGHWAY 44 and does age affect safety?

COUNTY HIGHWAY 44 was built in 1985, making it 41 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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