US Bridges

Cth Jm over Sheboygan River

Fair

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 0.4M W JCT Cth M · Structure no. B59015100000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Jm over Sheboygan River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth Jm over Sheboygan River in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 495 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCth Jm
CrossesSheboygan River
Location0.4M W JCT Cth M
RouteCounty Highway 0JM
Coordinates43.79822, -87.90979
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic495 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Jm over Sheboygan River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Jm over Sheboygan 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cth Jm over Sheboygan River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Jm over Sheboygan River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Jm over Sheboygan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.