US Bridges

CR 653 over Trib to W Br Paw Paw Riv

Good

Van Buren County, Michigan · 0.5 MI S of Red Arrow HWY · Structure no. 000000000010755

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,938
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 653 over Trib to W Br Paw Paw Riv is a concrete culvert carrying CR 653 over Trib to W Br Paw Paw Riv in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,938 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,141 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 653
CrossesTrib to W Br Paw Paw Riv
Location0.5 MI S of Red Arrow HWY
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.21304, -85.86206
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,938 (2019)
Projected traffic2,141 by 2039
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 Trib to W Br Paw Paw Riv built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 653 over Trib to W Br Paw Paw Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 653 over Trib to W Br Paw Paw Riv carry?

About 1,938 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 653 over Trib to W Br Paw Paw Riv?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns CR 653 over Trib to W Br Paw Paw Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.