Bolton RD over Br of Preston Creek
FairStephenson County, Illinois · 3.0 MI W of Freeport · Structure no. 089504400000000
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bolton RD over Br of Preston Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bolton RD over Br of Preston Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 6 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bolton RD over Br of Preston Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bolton RD over Br of Preston 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 RD over Br of Preston Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bolton RD over Br of Preston Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Bolton RD over Br of Preston Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.