US Bridges

Cth J over Sheboygan River

Fair

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 0.7M W JCT Cth M · Structure no. B59003000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,938
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth J over Sheboygan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth J over Sheboygan River in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,938 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,131 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCth J
CrossesSheboygan River
Location0.7M W JCT Cth M
RouteCounty Highway 0J
CountySheboygan County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.79073, -87.91633
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,938 (2022)
Projected traffic2,131 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 J over Sheboygan River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth J over Sheboygan 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cth J over Sheboygan River carry?

About 1,938 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth J over Sheboygan River?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cth J over Sheboygan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.