US Bridges

N. Bolton Road over Preston Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 2 MI NW of Freeport · Structure no. 089513800000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Bolton Road over Preston Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N. Bolton Road over Preston Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Bolton Road
CrossesPreston Creek
Location2 MI NW of Freeport
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.3016, -89.71958
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2024)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks1%
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 N. Bolton Road over Preston Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Bolton Road over Preston 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does N. Bolton Road over Preston Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Bolton Road over Preston Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns N. Bolton Road over Preston Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.