Jefferson Avenue over Rouge River
Poor Condition104 years old10,938 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne |
| Location | Det&rivrrgen/schaefer |
| Carries | Jefferson Avenue |
| Crosses | Rouge River |
| Coordinates | 42.28096, -83.12865 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Poor |
| Deck | 5 (Fair) |
| Superstructure | 4 (Poor) |
| Substructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Channel/Waterway | 7 (Good) |
| Scour Critical | 5 — Stable for scour |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel |
| Design | Movable - Bascule |
| Total Length | 248.0 ft (75.6 m) |
| Max Span | 90.9 ft (27.7 m) |
| Deck Width | 69.9 ft (21.3 m) |
| Deck Area | 1610.3 sq m |
| Main Spans | 2 |
| Year Built | 1922 (reconstructed 1982) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 10,938 (1999) |
| Truck Traffic | 7% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 4 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 424 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 12 months |
| Owner | County Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places |
| Structure Number | 000000000012214 |