Bettendorf - Mississippi River Bridge
Iowa, United States β 0.5 km
Scott County β view of the I-74 Mississippi River Bridge
Scott County - Bettendorf View of the I-74 Mississippi River Bridge
πΊπΈ Iowa Β· United States β Altitude 168 m
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This live camera looks toward the I-74 bridge over the Mississippi River, which links Bettendorf in Iowa with the Quad Cities area. It is a practical window onto river traffic and the surrounding banks. Watch it to check how the river and sky look before you travel.
About the river crossing
Scott County sits on the Mississippi River in eastern Iowa, where the river forms a wide, slow channel between Iowa and Illinois. The Quad Cities, including Bettendorf and Davenport, grew up around this stretch because of the river, and the bridge is one of the main routes across it. The landscape is flat farmland and wooded bluffs, and the river is the dominant feature in every season.
What to watch on the camera
The view is centered on the bridge and the water, so you can follow the flow of the river, barge movement and general traffic on the crossing. The scene changes most with the light: early mornings often bring mist over the water, while late afternoon warms the bridge and the banks. Spring flooding, summer haze and autumn colour along the bluffs are the periods when the view shifts most noticeably.
Climate and getting there
The area has a humid continental climate, with hot, muggy summers and cold, snowy winters. Late spring and early autumn are generally the most comfortable times to visit. The nearby camera in Davenport, at the Figge Museum, offers another viewpoint over the riverfront, and Clarence and Galesburg are further away in the wider region.
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About this camera
What is the weather like in Scott County right now?
The current conditions and a 3-day forecast for Scott County are shown in the live weather block on this page. They update with the latest available data.
What time is it in Scott County?
The local time for Scott County is displayed on this page, in the Central time zone used across the Quad Cities area.
Where exactly is this camera located?
The camera is in Scott County, Iowa, on the Mississippi River near Bettendorf. The map on this page shows its exact position on the river crossing.
When is the best time to watch this camera?
Early mornings and late afternoons often give the clearest light on the river and bridge. Spring and autumn are good seasons to see changing water levels and foliage.
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