US Bridges

Sth 57 over Otter Creek

Fair

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 1.9M N JCT Cth O · Structure no. B59000500000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 57 over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 57 over Otter Creek in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 70 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,990 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesSth 57
CrossesOtter Creek
Location1.9M N JCT Cth O
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates43.78953, -87.94172
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2022)
Projected traffic9,990 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Sth 57 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Sth 57 over Otter 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 57 over Otter Creek carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 57 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 57 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.