US Bridges

Jeffs Road over Ottawa Lake Outlet

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Michigan · 0.1 Mi. S. of Sterns Rd. · Structure no. 000000000007403

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
191
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeffs Road over Ottawa Lake Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jeffs Road over Ottawa Lake Outlet in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 191 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2020. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJeffs Road
CrossesOttawa Lake Outlet
Location0.1 Mi. S. of Sterns Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.74649, -83.68517
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2000)
Projected traffic270 by 2020
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jeffs Road over Ottawa Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeffs Road over Ottawa Lake Outlet 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Jeffs Road over Ottawa Lake Outlet carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jeffs Road over Ottawa Lake Outlet?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jeffs Road over Ottawa Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.