Bolton Road over Yellow Creek
FairStephenson County, Illinois · 4.0 MI SW Freeport · Structure no. 089302800000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 190 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bolton Road over Yellow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bolton Road over Yellow Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bolton Road over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bolton Road over Yellow 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Bolton Road over Yellow Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bolton Road over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Bolton Road over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.