US Bridges

Palmer Street over Conrail

GoodPosted for load

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.3 MI N. of Old US 30 · Structure no. 8572526

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,519
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmer Street over Conrail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palmer Street over Conrail in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,519 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,884 by 2035. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPalmer Street
CrossesConrail
Location0.3 MI N. of Old US 30
RouteCity Street 1016
StateOhio
Coordinates40.80197, -81.92473
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,519 (2015)
Projected traffic4,884 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Palmer Street over Conrail built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmer Street over Conrail 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Palmer Street over Conrail carry?

About 3,519 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Palmer Street over Conrail?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Palmer Street over Conrail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.