US Bridges

Jefferson Ave over Ventre De Beuf

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.5MI S of Metro. Parkway · Structure no. 000000000006272

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,912
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Ave over Ventre De Beuf is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Jefferson Ave over Ventre De Beuf in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 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 7,912 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,657 by 2027. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Ave
CrossesVentre De Beuf
Location0.5MI S of Metro. Parkway
RouteCounty Highway 2058
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.5734, -82.8211
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,912 (2007)
Projected traffic10,657 by 2027
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$460,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Ave over Ventre De Beuf built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Ave over Ventre De Beuf 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson Ave over Ventre De Beuf carry?

About 7,912 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Ave over Ventre De Beuf?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Ave over Ventre De Beuf?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.