US Bridges

Cth K over Br Onion River

Fair

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 0.7M E JCT Cth Kw · Structure no. P59002200000000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth K over Br Onion River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cth K over Br Onion River in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 90 years old, older 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 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCth K
CrossesBr Onion River
Location0.7M E JCT Cth Kw
RouteCounty Highway 0K
Coordinates43.54309, -87.84581
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2022)
Projected traffic225 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 K over Br Onion River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Cth K over Br 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Cth K over Br Onion River carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth K over Br Onion River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth K over Br Onion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.