Bettendorf, IA Traffic Cameras: 150+ Live Cams

Iconic Bridge Access

Access dedicated feeds for the $1.2 billion I-74 Bridge, providing visibility into the primary link for the Quad Cities region.

Official Iowa DOT Feeds

High-quality imagery from the "Iowa 511" network, covering major highway junctions and river crossings.

Real-Time Updates

Images refresh every few seconds, providing instant visibility into commute times and winter road clearing progress.

Navigating the Heart of the Quad Cities: Bettendorf Traffic

Bettendorf is a vital component of the Quad Cities metropolitan area and serves as a primary residential and commercial hub for the region. Its location on the banks of the Mississippi River creates unique traffic challenges, defined by its high-capacity river crossings and its position at the crossroads of the I-80 and I-74 interstates.

The region has seen massive infrastructure investment, headlined by the completion of the new I-74 Bridge. Designed to handle significantly more than the 80,000 vehicles that crossed daily on the old spans, the new bridge is the center of the Quad Cities transit network. For Bettendorf residents, real-time monitoring of this link is essential for a predictable commute into Illinois or neighboring Davenport.

The I-74 Bridge: A State-of-the-Art Link

The I-74 Bridge (Iowa-Illinois Memorial Bridge) is more than just a road; it is a critical logistics link for the central United States. Following the opening of the new spans in 2020 and 2021, the traffic patterns in Bettendorf have stabilized, but incidents can still cause significant regional tailbacks.

TrafficVision's live camera network provides visibility into critical I-74 points:

• Bettendorf Portal: Monitor the approach from State Street and the northern city districts.
• Mid-Span Feeds: Check for visibility and incident-related delays on the bridge itself.
• Moline Exit: View the flow into Illinois to identify backups before you cross the river.

By utilizing our grid view, you can scan the entire I-74 corridor from the I-80 interchange through Bettendorf and across the river in seconds.

I-80 and the Northern Bypass

Interstate 80 is the backbone of freight travel in the Midwest. In Bettendorf, this corridor handles massive volumes of international transit avoiding the city core. The ongoing Middle Road Interchange project is a major focus for local drivers, with construction-related closures expected through 2027.

Key locations to monitor include:

• Middle Road Interchange: Watch for nightly lane closures and changing on-ramp patterns.
• I-80 at the State Line: Check for delays entering Illinois near the Mississippi River.
• Spruce Hills Drive: A primary access point for the city's commercial and medical districts.

US-67 and the Riverfront

While the interstates handle the high-speed transit, US-67 (State Street and Grant Street) serves as the local commercial heart of Bettendorf. Running parallel to the river, these roads manage the daily flow of residents visiting the downtown area, the library, and the riverfront parks.

Our platform aggregates official Iowa DOT feeds, providing visibility into:

• Bettendorf Downtown: Monitor the busy intersections near the I-74 bridge approaches.
• Riverfront Activity: Check for delays during community festivals and events.
• Davenport Border: Track the flow between Bettendorf and the East side of Davenport.

Professional Tools for Iowa Drivers

Whether you are a logistics professional managing a cross-country fleet or a resident planning a commute to Moline, TrafficVision provides the professional-grade tools you need:

• Interactive Map with Clustering: See the big picture of Quad Cities traffic or zoom in to a specific Bettendorf intersection.
• Route Builder: Plan your drive from Bettendorf to Des Moines or Chicago and see every camera along the way.
• Stable Favorites: Save your most-used feeds—like I-74 at State Street—for instant one-tap access on your mobile device.
• 24/7 Free Access: No account required, no paywalls, just transparent real-time data from 600+ official sources.

Weather and Seasonal Impacts

The Quad Cities region is subject to extreme seasonal weather, ranging from Mississippi River fog to heavy winter blizzards. In a region where bridge surfaces can freeze much faster than the surrounding roads, live cameras are the most reliable way to verify actual surface conditions before you start your drive.

Explore More Quad Cities Guides

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