Palmer Av over Addison Creek
GoodCook County, Illinois · 0.1 MI W Wolf RD · Structure no. 016762000000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palmer Av over Addison Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palmer Av over Addison Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 64 years old, older 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palmer Av over Addison Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Palmer Av over Addison 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Palmer Av over Addison Creek carry?
About 2,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Palmer Av over Addison Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Palmer Av over Addison Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.