US Bridges

Red Arrow HWY over Trib to Paw Paw River

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · 0.75 MI East of Hartford · Structure no. 000000000010738

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,915
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Arrow HWY over Trib to Paw Paw River is a concrete tee beam carrying Red Arrow HWY over Trib to Paw Paw 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 5,915 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,535 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Arrow HWY
CrossesTrib to Paw Paw River
Location0.75 MI East of Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 8040
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.20865, -86.14247
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,915 (2019)
Projected traffic6,535 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 Trib to Paw Paw River built?

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

What condition is Red Arrow HWY over Trib to 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 2024.

How much traffic does Red Arrow HWY over Trib to Paw Paw River carry?

About 5,915 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Red Arrow HWY over Trib to Paw Paw River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Red Arrow HWY over Trib to Paw Paw River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.