US Bridges

Sth 23 (erie St) over Cnw RR

Fair

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 2.8M E JCT IH 43 to S · Structure no. B59010500000000

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 23 (erie St) over Cnw RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 23 (erie St) over Cnw RR in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 45 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 6 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,400 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 23 (erie St)
CrossesCnw RR
Location2.8M E JCT IH 43 to S
RouteState Highway 23
CountySheboygan County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.75667, -87.73
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2021)
Projected traffic23,400 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$841,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 23 (erie St) over Cnw RR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Sth 23 (erie St) over Cnw RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 23 (erie St) over Cnw RR carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 23 (erie St) over Cnw RR?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 23 (erie St) over Cnw RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.