US Bridges

Cth N over Onion River

Fair

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 0.8M W JCT Sth 57 · Structure no. P59014100000000

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
215
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth N over Onion River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth N over Onion River in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 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 215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth N
CrossesOnion River
Location0.8M W JCT Sth 57
RouteCounty Highway 0N
Coordinates43.68913, -87.95614
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2043
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 N over Onion River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth N 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth N over Onion River carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth N over Onion River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Cth N over Onion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.