Palmer RD over Cedar Creek
FairWhiteside County, Illinois · .56 MI W Elston RD · Structure no. 098416000000000
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palmer RD over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Palmer RD over Cedar Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palmer RD over Cedar Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Palmer RD over Cedar Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Palmer RD over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Palmer RD over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.