US Bridges

Palmer RD over Feeder Canal

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 1.1 MI W of SR 37 · Structure no. 4536960

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmer RD over Feeder Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Palmer RD over Feeder Canal in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPalmer RD
CrossesFeeder Canal
Location1.1 MI W of SR 37
RouteCounty Highway T0036
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93746, -82.56283
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2015)
Projected traffic590 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Palmer RD over Feeder Canal built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmer RD over Feeder Canal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Palmer RD over Feeder Canal carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Palmer RD over Feeder Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Palmer RD over Feeder Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.