US Bridges

Cth W over Br Sheboygan River

Poor

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 0.5M S JCT Cth Ww · Structure no. B20005000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,720
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth W over Br Sheboygan River is a concrete slab carrying Cth W over Br Sheboygan River in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,720 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,892 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCth W
CrossesBr Sheboygan River
Location0.5M S JCT Cth Ww
RouteCounty Highway 0W
CountyFond du Lac County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.81821, -88.25156
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,720 (2022)
Projected traffic1,892 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$228,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth W over Br Sheboygan River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth W over Br Sheboygan River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Cth W over Br Sheboygan River carry?

About 1,720 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth W over Br Sheboygan River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Cth W over Br Sheboygan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.