US Bridges

Jefferson Avenue over Huron River

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Brownstown County Line · Structure no. 000000000012196

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Avenue over Huron River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jefferson Avenue over Huron River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2039. The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Avenue
CrossesHuron River
LocationBrownstown County Line
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.04278, -83.21404
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length176 ft (53.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2019)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Avenue over Huron River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Avenue over Huron 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson Avenue over Huron River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Avenue over Huron River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Avenue over Huron River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.