US Bridges

Cth I over Onion River

Good

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth W · Structure no. B59016800000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth I over Onion River is a concrete slab carrying Cth I over Onion River in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 840 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth I
CrossesOnion River
Location0.3M N JCT Cth W
RouteCounty Highway 0I
Coordinates43.64145, -87.91489
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2021)
Projected traffic840 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 I over Onion River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth I 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cth I over Onion River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth I over Onion River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cth I over Onion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.