US Bridges

Bolton RD over Lost Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 8 MI SW of Freeport · Structure no. 089328500000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bolton RD over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bolton RD over Lost Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBolton RD
CrossesLost Creek
Location8 MI SW of Freeport
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.19899, -89.74676
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2019)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bolton RD over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bolton RD over Lost 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Bolton RD over Lost Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bolton RD over Lost Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bolton RD over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.