US Bridges

Cth S over Mink Creek

PoorPosted for load

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 1.1M E JCT Cth a · Structure no. B59029700000000

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth S over Mink Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth S over Mink Creek in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 103 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 396 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCth S
CrossesMink Creek
Location1.1M E JCT Cth a
RouteCounty Highway 0S
CountySheboygan County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.60285, -88.10064
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2021)
Projected traffic396 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$170,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth S over Mink Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Cth S over Mink Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Cth S over Mink Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth S over Mink Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cth S over Mink Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.