US Bridges

CR 358 over West Br Paw Paw River

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · 2.5 MI W of Lawton · Structure no. 000000000010736

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,063
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 358 over West Br Paw Paw River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 358 over West Br Paw Paw River in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,063 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,410 by 2024. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 358
CrossesWest Br Paw Paw River
Location2.5 MI W of Lawton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.17173, -85.90892
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,063 (2004)
Projected traffic1,410 by 2024
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 358 over West Br Paw Paw River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 358 over West 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 358 over West Br Paw Paw River carry?

About 1,063 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is CR 358 over West Br Paw Paw River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 358 over West Br Paw Paw River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.