US Bridges

Jefferson Ave over Milk River

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · S of Nine Mile Road · Structure no. 000000000006420

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,710
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Ave over Milk River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jefferson Ave over Milk River in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,710 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2014. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesJefferson Ave
CrossesMilk River
LocationS of Nine Mile Road
RouteCity Street 2058
Coordinates42.45483, -82.87657
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,710 (2001)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2014
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on 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 Milk River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Ave over Milk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson Ave over Milk River carry?

About 7,710 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Ave over Milk River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Ave over Milk River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.