Palmer Road over Spring Creek
PoorWhiteside County, Illinois · 0.5 MI NE Albany · Structure no. 098415700000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palmer Road over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palmer Road over Spring Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palmer Road over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palmer Road over Spring Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Palmer Road over Spring Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Palmer Road over Spring Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Palmer Road over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.