US Bridges

Ramp from Il 3 NB over Palmer Creek

Good

Monroe County, Illinois · 0.8 MI S of I-255 · Structure no. 067003500000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp from Il 3 NB over Palmer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ramp from Il 3 NB over Palmer Creek in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,978 by 2046. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp from Il 3 NB
CrossesPalmer Creek
Location0.8 MI S of I-255
Coordinates38.46216, -90.2221
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2024)
Projected traffic1,978 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp from Il 3 NB over Palmer Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp from Il 3 NB over Palmer 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp from Il 3 NB over Palmer Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ramp from Il 3 NB over Palmer Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp from Il 3 NB over Palmer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.