Jefferson Avenue over Rouge River

Poor Condition104 years old10,938 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyWayne
LocationDet&rivrrgen/schaefer
CarriesJefferson Avenue
CrossesRouge River
Coordinates42.28096, -83.12865

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length248.0 ft (75.6 m)
Max Span90.9 ft (27.7 m)
Deck Width69.9 ft (21.3 m)
Deck Area1610.3 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1922 (reconstructed 1982)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic10,938 (1999)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number000000000012214

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