US Bridges

Sth 57 Sb|mill ST over Onion River

Fair

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 0.4M W JCT Sth 57 to N · Structure no. B59015800000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 57 Sb|mill ST over Onion River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 57 Sb|mill ST over Onion River in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,720 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 57 Sb|mill ST
CrossesOnion River
Location0.4M W JCT Sth 57 to N
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates43.67579, -87.94099
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2022)
Projected traffic16,720 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 57 Sb|mill ST over Onion River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 57 Sb|mill ST 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 57 Sb|mill ST over Onion River carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 57 Sb|mill ST over Onion River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 57 Sb|mill ST over Onion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.