US Bridges

Jefferson RD over US-10

Fair

Midland County, Michigan · 0.8 MI E of US-10 Br · Structure no. 000000000006918

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,005
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson RD over US-10 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Jefferson RD over US-10 in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 18,005 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,706 by 2022. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson RD
CrossesUS-10
Location0.8 MI E of US-10 Br
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMidland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.65582, -84.22704
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,005 (2002)
Projected traffic20,706 by 2022
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$83,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson RD over US-10 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson RD over US-10 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson RD over US-10 carry?

About 18,005 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson RD over US-10?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson RD over US-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.