US Bridges

32nd Street over Paw Paw River

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · 1.7 MI S of M-43 · Structure no. 000000000010757

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
237
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

32nd Street over Paw Paw River is a wood or timber slab carrying 32nd Street over Paw Paw River in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 237 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2024. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries32nd Street
CrossesPaw Paw River
Location1.7 MI S of M-43
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.27706, -85.86307
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2004)
Projected traffic349 by 2024
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 32nd Street over Paw Paw River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 32nd Street 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 32nd Street over Paw Paw River carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 32nd Street over Paw Paw River?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 32nd Street over Paw Paw River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.