US Bridges

Sth 57 Nb|sth 28 E over Onion River

Good

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Sth 57 to S · Structure no. B59001300000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 57 Nb|sth 28 E over Onion River is a concrete slab carrying Sth 57 Nb|sth 28 E over Onion River in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 64 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,650 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 57 Nb|sth 28 E
CrossesOnion River
Location0.1M E JCT Sth 57 to S
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates43.67565, -87.94049
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2022)
Projected traffic12,650 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Nb|sth 28 E over Onion River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Sth 57 Nb|sth 28 E over Onion River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 57 Nb|sth 28 E over Onion River carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 57 Nb|sth 28 E over Onion River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 57 Nb|sth 28 E over Onion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.