Jefferson Avenue over Silver Creek
PoorWayne County, Michigan · Brownstown S/Campau · Structure no. 000000000012197
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,529
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jefferson Avenue over Silver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson Avenue over Silver Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 3 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 4,529 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,482 by 2015. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jefferson Avenue over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jefferson Avenue over Silver Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Jefferson Avenue over Silver Creek carry?
About 4,529 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Jefferson Avenue over Silver Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Jefferson Avenue over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.