U.S. Federal Route 61 is one of the main highways in Scott County. West of the Quad-Cities it is a east-west four-lane divided highway. From Davenport to the north, it is a expressway into Clinton County.
In 2010, U.S. Rt. 61 was re-routed in the Quad Cities Area. This highway was routed around the interstates of the Iowa portion of the metro. One reason was a low clearance Iowa Interstate railroad over pass near Downtown Davenport. Below are images from the former routing. Shields from the former multi-plex in Downtown Davenport. Former guide markers at I-280. A formers guide marker at IA St Rt 22. Formers guide markers in Downtown Davenport. A former guide marker at U.S. Rt. 6. A guide marker at I-80.
U.S. Rt. 61 passes through the following towns in Scott County. Blue Grass Davenport
Eldridge U.S. Rt. 61 is multi-plexed in Scott County. Interstate 80, Iowa, at Davenport.
Branches of U.S. Rt. 61 in Scott County. NB U.S. Rt. 61 south of Park View. NB U.S. Rt. 61 north of I-80. A BGS on EB I-80. A BGS on WB I-80. EB I-80 near U.S. Rt. 61 in Davenport. A BGS on EB I-280/SB U.S. Rt. 61. NB U.S. Rt. 61 north of the Muscatine/Scott County Line.
