I-94 WB over S Br Paw Paw River
FairVan Buren County, Michigan · 0.6 MI W of M-40 · Structure no. 000000000010710
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,986
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-94 WB over S Br Paw Paw River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB over S Br Paw Paw River in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 65 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 15,986 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,540 by 2018. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-94 WB over S Br Paw Paw River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is I-94 WB over S Br Paw Paw River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does I-94 WB over S Br Paw Paw River carry?
About 15,986 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is I-94 WB over S Br Paw Paw River?
The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I-94 WB over S Br Paw Paw River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.