US Bridges

Cth V over Onion River

Fair

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. B59013900000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth V over Onion River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth V over Onion River in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 2,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,120 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCth V
CrossesOnion River
Location0.2M E JCT Sth 32
RouteCounty Highway 0V
CountySheboygan County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.67391, -87.81614
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2021)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 V over Onion River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth V over Onion 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Cth V over Onion River carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth V over Onion River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth V over Onion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.