US Bridges

Cth V over Onion River

Good

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Sth 57 · Structure no. B59032300000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,075
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth V over Onion River is a concrete slab carrying Cth V over Onion River in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,075 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,085 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCth V
CrossesOnion River
Location0.6M E JCT Sth 57
RouteCounty Highway 0V
Coordinates43.67468, -87.92836
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,075 (2022)
Projected traffic3,085 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth V 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Cth V over Onion River carry?

About 2,075 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cth V over Onion River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cth V over Onion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.