US Bridges

Ms 5900A Ramsey RD over Palmer CR

Fair

Monroe County, Illinois · 1.5 West of Col · Structure no. 067600300000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ms 5900A Ramsey RD over Palmer CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ms 5900A Ramsey RD over Palmer CR in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMs 5900A Ramsey RD
CrossesPalmer CR
Location1.5 West of Col
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.46354, -90.23852
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2024)
Projected traffic396 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ms 5900A Ramsey RD over Palmer CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ms 5900A Ramsey RD over Palmer CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ms 5900A Ramsey RD over Palmer CR carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ms 5900A Ramsey RD over Palmer CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ms 5900A Ramsey RD over Palmer CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.