FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

JEFFERSON AVENUE

Carrying JEFFERSON AVENUE over CONRAIL (ABN)

E OF BEAUFAIT, Wayne, Michigan

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: JEFFERSON AVENUE

The JEFFERSON AVENUE bridge in Wayne, Michigan carries JEFFERSON AVENUE over CONRAIL (ABN). It was built in 2016, making it 10 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.4 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 24,850 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Michigan bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How JEFFERSON AVENUE compares

▼ 3.1
Load rating vs Michigan average (41.7 t)
Top 48%
Higher load rating than 52% of Michigan bridges
460
Bridges in Wayne · 32 in Poor condition
JEFFERSON AVENUE 38.6 t
Michigan average 41.7 t

Live comparison across Michigan.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
38.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2016
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
24,850 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000012344

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether JEFFERSON AVENUE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare JEFFERSON AVENUE against other structures in Wayne and across Michigan. Michigan bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for JEFFERSON AVENUE?

JEFFERSON AVENUE in Wayne, Michigan on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is JEFFERSON AVENUE inspected?

JEFFERSON AVENUE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 24,850 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JEFFERSON AVENUE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for JEFFERSON AVENUE?

JEFFERSON AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining JEFFERSON AVENUE?

JEFFERSON AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is JEFFERSON AVENUE and does age affect safety?

JEFFERSON AVENUE was built in 2016, making it 10 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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