US Bridges

CR 687 over Paw Paw River

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N of Hartford · Structure no. 000000000010745

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,895
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 687 over Paw Paw River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 687 over Paw Paw River in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,895 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,312 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 687
CrossesPaw Paw River
Location0.5 MI N of Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 8029
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.22138, -86.16498
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,895 (2015)
Projected traffic2,312 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 687 over Paw Paw River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 687 over 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 CR 687 over Paw Paw River carry?

About 1,895 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 687 over Paw Paw River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CR 687 over Paw Paw River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.