US Bridges

CR 653 over Paw Paw River

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · Almena Twp Sec 10 & 11 · Structure no. 000000000010754

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,326
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 653 over Paw Paw River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 653 over Paw Paw River in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,326 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 653
CrossesPaw Paw River
LocationAlmena Twp Sec 10 & 11
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.30836, -85.805
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,326 (2012)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2034
Trucks2%
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 653 over Paw Paw River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 653 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 653 over Paw Paw River carry?

About 1,326 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 653 over Paw Paw River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 653 over Paw Paw River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.