Palmer Ave over Brainards Branch
PoorLogan County, Illinois · 0.2 MI N Il Rt 10 · Structure no. 054600800000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palmer Ave over Brainards Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Palmer Ave over Brainards Branch in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 893 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palmer Ave over Brainards Branch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palmer Ave over Brainards Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Palmer Ave over Brainards Branch carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Palmer Ave over Brainards Branch?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Palmer Ave over Brainards Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.