US Bridges

Jefferson Ave over Auvase Creek

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.2MI West of Cotton Road · Structure no. 000000000006274

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,230
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Ave over Auvase Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jefferson Ave over Auvase Creek in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 12,230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,173 by 2026. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJefferson Ave
CrossesAuvase Creek
Location0.2MI West of Cotton Road
RouteCounty Highway 2058
Coordinates42.64556, -82.81322
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,230 (2006)
Projected traffic18,173 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Jefferson Ave over Auvase Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Ave over Auvase Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson Ave over Auvase Creek carry?

About 12,230 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Ave over Auvase Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Ave over Auvase Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.