US Bridges

M-40 over E Br Paw Paw River

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · In Paw Paw · Structure no. 000000000010731

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,936
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-40 over E Br Paw Paw River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-40 over E Br Paw Paw River 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 19,936 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,469 by 2018. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM-40
CrossesE Br Paw Paw River
LocationIn Paw Paw
RouteState Highway 40
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.21298, -85.8914
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,936 (2007)
Projected traffic19,469 by 2018
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-40 over E Br Paw Paw River built?

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

What condition is M-40 over E 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does M-40 over E Br Paw Paw River carry?

About 19,936 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is M-40 over E Br Paw Paw River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns M-40 over E Br Paw Paw River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.