US Bridges

S Bolen Rd-Tr 316 over Sumner Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 0.5 MI N of US Rt 20 · Structure no. 089328300000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Bolen Rd-Tr 316 over Sumner Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Bolen Rd-Tr 316 over Sumner Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS Bolen Rd-Tr 316
CrossesSumner Creek
Location0.5 MI N of US Rt 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.28754, -89.41202
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 S Bolen Rd-Tr 316 over Sumner Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Bolen Rd-Tr 316 over Sumner Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S Bolen Rd-Tr 316 over Sumner Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S Bolen Rd-Tr 316 over Sumner Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S Bolen Rd-Tr 316 over Sumner Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.