US Bridges

First Ave. over Palmer DR

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.5 Mi. S. of Ill 64 · Structure no. 022640200000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Ave. over Palmer DR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying First Ave. 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFirst Ave.
CrossesPalmer DR
Location0.5 Mi. S. of Ill 64
CountyDuPage County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.89917, -87.93828
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 traffic2,100 (2024)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was First Ave. over Palmer DR built?

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

What condition is First Ave. over Palmer DR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does First Ave. over Palmer DR carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is First Ave. 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 First Ave. over Palmer DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.