US Bridges

Sth 28 over Onion River

Good

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. B59010100000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,583
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 28 over Onion River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 28 over Onion River in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 5,583 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2041. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSth 28
CrossesOnion River
Location0.8M E JCT Sth 32
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates43.71756, -87.80296
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,583 (2021)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 28 over Onion River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 28 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 28 over Onion River carry?

About 5,583 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sth 28 over Onion River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 28 over Onion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.