US Bridges

Paw Paw Road over I-94

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · 1.2 MI W of M-40 · Structure no. 000000000010717

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,277
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paw Paw Road over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paw Paw Road over I-94 in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, 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 1,277 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,469 by 2017. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPaw Paw Road
CrossesI-94
Location1.2 MI W of M-40
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.20549, -85.9116
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,277 (1997)
Projected traffic1,469 by 2017
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Paw Paw Road over I-94 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paw Paw Road over I-94 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 Paw Paw Road over I-94 carry?

About 1,277 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Paw Paw Road over I-94?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Paw Paw Road over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.