Jefferson Avenue over Blakely Drain
PoorWayne County, Michigan · Gibraltar S/Gibraltar RD · Structure no. 000000000012198
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,048
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jefferson Avenue over Blakely Drain is a concrete tee beam carrying Jefferson Avenue over Blakely Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 10,048 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,063 by 2015. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jefferson Avenue over Blakely Drain built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jefferson Avenue over Blakely Drain 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 Blakely Drain carry?
About 10,048 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Jefferson Avenue over Blakely Drain?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Jefferson Avenue over Blakely Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.