US Bridges

Park St. over Palmer DR

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.5 Mi. S. of Ill 64 · Structure no. 022640000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park St. over Palmer DR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park St. over Palmer DR in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesPark St.
CrossesPalmer DR
Location0.5 Mi. S. of Ill 64
Coordinates41.89961, -87.9383
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2024)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$488,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Park St. over Palmer DR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park St. over Palmer DR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Park St. over Palmer DR carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Park St. over Palmer DR?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Park St. over Palmer DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.