US Bridges

Cth E over Onion River

FairPosted for load

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Cth U · Structure no. B59001700000000

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E over Onion River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth E over Onion River in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,880 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth E
CrossesOnion River
Location0.5M N JCT Cth U
RouteCounty Highway 0E
Coordinates43.71019, -87.99089
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2021)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth E over Onion River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Cth E over Onion River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cth E over Onion River carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth E over Onion River?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth E over Onion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.