Palmer Rd/Mss 1002 over Palmer Creek
GoodMonroe County, Illinois · Columbia · Structure no. 067003700000000
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,050
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palmer Rd/Mss 1002 over Palmer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palmer Rd/Mss 1002 over Palmer Creek in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,424 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Rd/Mss 1002 over Palmer Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palmer Rd/Mss 1002 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 February 2022.
How much traffic does Palmer Rd/Mss 1002 over Palmer Creek carry?
About 5,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Palmer Rd/Mss 1002 over Palmer Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Palmer Rd/Mss 1002 over Palmer Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.