Palmer Avenue over Silver Creek
GoodCook County, Illinois · .2 MI W 25th Ave · Structure no. 016324900000000
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palmer Avenue over Silver Creek is a concrete slab carrying Palmer Avenue over Silver Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palmer Avenue over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palmer Avenue over Silver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Palmer Avenue over Silver Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Palmer Avenue over Silver Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Palmer Avenue over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.