US Bridges

Cth J over Otter Creek

FairPosted for load

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Sth 57 · Structure no. B59003200000000

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth J over Otter Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth J over Otter Creek in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1967, 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 2,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,240 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth J
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.4M E JCT Sth 57
RouteCounty Highway 0J
Coordinates43.79066, -87.93362
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Cth J 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 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth J over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.