US Bridges

Red Arrow HWY over Pine River

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · 0.25 MI West of Hartford · Structure no. 000000000010737

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,416
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Arrow HWY over Pine River is a concrete tee beam carrying Red Arrow HWY over Pine River in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 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 8,416 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,298 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRed Arrow HWY
CrossesPine River
Location0.25 MI West of Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 8040
Coordinates42.20581, -86.18204
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,416 (2019)
Projected traffic9,298 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Red Arrow HWY over Pine River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Arrow HWY over Pine 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 2024.

How much traffic does Red Arrow HWY over Pine River carry?

About 8,416 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Red Arrow HWY over Pine River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Red Arrow HWY over Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.