46TH AVE DR
Carrying 46TH AVE DR over DRAINAGE DITCH
E OF 16 ST SOUTHPARK, Rock Island, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 46TH AVE DR
The 46TH AVE DR bridge in Rock Island, Illinois carries 46TH AVE DR over DRAINAGE DITCH. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 18.6 meters (61 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,600 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by Private.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 46TH AVE DR compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1973
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 18.6 m (61 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.4 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- Private
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 081605500000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
46TH AVE DR is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare 46TH AVE DR 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 46TH AVE DR?
46TH AVE DR in Rock Island, Illinois has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 46TH AVE DR inspected?
46TH AVE DR'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 1,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 46TH AVE DR is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 46TH AVE DR?
46TH AVE DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 46TH AVE DR?
46TH AVE DR is owned and maintained by Private.
How old is 46TH AVE DR and does age affect safety?
46TH AVE DR was built in 1973, making it 53 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.
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