Jefferson Ave over Auvase Creek
Macomb County, Michigan · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Jefferson Ave over Auvase Creek in Macomb County, Michigan, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 12,230 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2006).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 208 of the 417 inventoried bridges in Macomb County rated fair (49.9%); 30 (7.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 55 ft |
| Location | 0.2MI West of Cotton Road |
| NBI structure number | 000000000006274 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Michigan department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Macomb County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| U Turn @ Augustine over I-696 | 1972 | 147,000 | Fair |
| I-94 over 13 Mile Rd | 1965 | 101,088 | Fair |
| I-94 over Little Mack Ave | 2002 | 101,088 | Good |
| I-94 over Masonic Blvd | 1965 | 99,698 | Fair |
| I-94 over 14 Mile Rd | 1964 | 99,698 | Fair |
| I-94 over Quinn Rd | 2002 | 99,698 | Fair |
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