Jefferson Avenue over Rouge River
PoorWayne County, Michigan · Det&rivrrgen/Schaefer · Structure no. 000000000012214
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 248 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,938
- 1999 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jefferson Avenue over Rouge River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Jefferson Avenue over Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 103 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 10,938 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,442 by 2015. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jefferson Avenue over Rouge River built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Jefferson Avenue over Rouge River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Jefferson Avenue over Rouge River carry?
About 10,938 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Jefferson Avenue over Rouge River?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Jefferson Avenue over Rouge River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.