US Bridges

Jefferson Ave over Salt River

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.3 MI N of Sugarbush RD · Structure no. 000000000006275

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Ave over Salt River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson Ave over Salt River in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Ave
CrossesSalt River
Location0.3 MI N of Sugarbush RD
RouteCounty Highway 2058
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.65808, -82.77684
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2018)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2038
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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Ave over Salt River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Ave over Salt River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson Ave over Salt River carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Ave over Salt River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Ave over Salt River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.