US Bridges

Jefferson Ave over I-375

Poor

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011393

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42,800
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Ave over I-375 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson Ave over I-375 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 42,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47,080 by 2022. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJefferson Ave
CrossesI-375
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.33259, -83.03589
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,800 (2007)
Projected traffic47,080 by 2022
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Ave over I-375 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Ave over I-375 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson Ave over I-375 carry?

About 42,800 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Jefferson Ave over I-375?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Ave over I-375?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.