Sheboygan County Bridge Report Card
Sheboygan County scores 70 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin
Sheboygan County has 239 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 12 rated poor and 32 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.0% is at or below the 6.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,980 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Sheboygan County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 70/100 (C). The county has 239 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 12 in poor condition and 32 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,980 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 5.0% | 10.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.3% of measured traffic | 0.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 13.4% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 46 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,155,567 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 5.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 13.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 46 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 2,980 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Sheboygan County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lrd S Stafford ST over Mullet River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 790 | 1920 |
| Cth Pp over Br Mullet River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 480 | 1954 |
| Cth S over Mink Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 330 | 1922 |
| Cth Oo over Onion River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1931 |
| Lrd Spring Valley over Mullet River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 94 | 1920 |
| Lrd Center ST over Mullet River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 94 | 1973 |
| Lrd Riverview RD over Mullet River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 47 | 1919 |
| Cth Tt over Sheboygan River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 352 | 1958 |
| Cth M over Mullet River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 180 | 1954 |
| Lrd Short Cut RD over Mullet River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 141 | 1970 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.