Jefferson Avenue over Frank & Poet Drain
FairWayne County, Michigan · Gibraltar N/Gibraltar · Structure no. 000000000012199
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,984
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jefferson Avenue over Frank & Poet Drain is a concrete slab carrying Jefferson Avenue over Frank & Poet Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.
It carries about 14,984 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,601 by 2015. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 58 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Frank & Poet Drain built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jefferson Avenue over Frank & Poet Drain 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Jefferson Avenue over Frank & Poet Drain carry?
About 14,984 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Jefferson Avenue over Frank & Poet Drain?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Jefferson Avenue over Frank & Poet Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.