DETROIT AVENUE
Carrying DETROIT AVENUE over DRAINAGE DITCH
0.9 MI SW OF SH 347, Jefferson, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DETROIT AVENUE
The DETROIT AVENUE bridge in Jefferson, Texas carries DETROIT AVENUE over DRAINAGE DITCH. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,528 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DETROIT AVENUE compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1960
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 7.0 m (23 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.4 m (37 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,528 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 201240E00110001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DETROIT 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 DETROIT AVENUE against other structures in Jefferson and across Texas. Texas 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 DETROIT AVENUE?
DETROIT AVENUE in Jefferson, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DETROIT AVENUE inspected?
DETROIT 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 1,528 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DETROIT AVENUE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for DETROIT AVENUE?
DETROIT AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining DETROIT AVENUE?
DETROIT AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is DETROIT AVENUE and does age affect safety?
DETROIT AVENUE was built in 1960, making it 66 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.
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