A view of the ramp to Interstate 74 East via Exit 298 on Interstate 80 East. (Photo taken 8/19/22).

At mile marker 0.2, the ramp from Interstate 80 West joins ahead on the left, giving Interstate 74 East two thru lanes. (Photo taken 8/19/22).

The speed limits on Interstate 74 East start out at 65 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum in the Davenport area. (Photo taken 8/19/22).

State-named Interstate 74 East reassurance shield at mile marker 0.4. (Photo taken 8/19/22).

Mileage sign listing the distances to the four exits in Iowa to Davenport and Bettendorf on Interstate 74 East. (Photo taken 8/19/22).

Take Exit 1 to the Casino. (Photo taken 8/19/22).

Interstate 74 East at Exit 1: 53rd Street (Photo taken 8/19/22).

View on Interstate 74 East at mile marker 2. (Photo taken 8/19/22).

Approaching Exit 2, the maximum speed limit on Interstate 74 East decreases to 55 mph. The minimum speed limit remains 40 mph. (Photo taken 8/19/22).

Take Exit 2 to the Family Museum. (Photo taken 8/19/22).

Interstate 74 East at Exit 2: US 6 West - Spruce Hills Dr / Kimberly Rd (Photo taken 8/19/22).

Interstate 74 East as it enters the Bettendorf city limits. (Photo taken 8/19/22).

Take Exit 3 to Putnam Museum and Theater. (Photo taken 8/19/22).

Interstate 74 East at Exit 3: Middle Rd / Locust St (Photo taken 8/19/22).

Overhead mileage sign listing the distances to the first three exits on Interstate 74 East once it crosses the Mississippi River into Illinois. Exit 4 ahead is the final exit on I-74 East in Iowa. (Photo taken 8/19/22).

View on Interstate 74 East as the relatively new Interstate 74 Bridge (also known as the Iowa-Illinois Memorial Bridge) comes into clear view ahead. (Photo taken 8/19/22).

The speed limits remain 55 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum. (Photo taken 8/19/22).

Interstate 74 East at Exit 4: US 67 - Grant St / State St / Riverfront (Photo taken 8/19/22).

Interstate 74 East as it starts across the I-74 Bridge over the Mississippi River. The new bridge opened in 2021, and we can see what remains of the old bridge to the right in this photo. The old bridge is to be demolished piece by piece eventually. (Photo taken 8/19/22).

View on Interstate 74 East starting across the I-74 Bridge, with another view of the westbound span of the old bridge on the right. (Photo taken 8/19/22).

Interstate 74 East as it it crosses the Mississippi River on the I-74 Bridge (also known as the Iowa-Illinois Memorial Bridge), as traffic from US 67 merges into it on the right. (Photo taken 8/19/22).

Interstate 74 East will enter Illinois just ahead as it reaches the peak of the I-74 Bridge over the Mississippi River. (Photo taken 8/19/22).