US Bridges

Cth J over Otter Creek

Good

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Sth 57 · Structure no. B59003100000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth J over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cth J over Otter Creek 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,240 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCth J
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.2M E JCT Sth 57
RouteCounty Highway 0J
Coordinates43.79064, -87.93731
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2021)
Projected traffic3,240 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Otter Creek built?

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

What condition is Cth J over Otter Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cth J over Otter Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth J over Otter Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cth J over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.