CR 665 over Paw Paw River
PoorPosted for loadVan Buren County, Michigan · 3 MI N of Paw Paw · Structure no. 000000000010753
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 458
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 665 over Paw Paw River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 665 over Paw Paw River in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 458 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 667 by 2024. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 665 over Paw Paw River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 665 over Paw Paw River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 665 over Paw Paw River carry?
About 458 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 665 over Paw Paw River?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns CR 665 over Paw Paw River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.