US Bridges

Galum Office Road over Stream

Good

Perry County, Illinois · 0.30MI NE Panda Bear · Structure no. 073990800000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Galum Office Road over Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Galum Office Road over Stream in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesGalum Office Road
CrossesStream
Location0.30MI NE Panda Bear
Coordinates38.03336, -89.48474
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks48%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Galum Office Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galum Office Road over Stream 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Galum Office Road over Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is Galum Office Road over Stream?

The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Galum Office Road over Stream?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.