30th Street over Paw Paw River
FairPosted for loadVan Buren County, Michigan · 1.0 MI South of M-43 · Structure no. 000000000010758
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 989
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
30th Street over Paw Paw River is a wood or timber slab carrying 30th Street 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 989 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,455 by 2024. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 30th Street over Paw Paw River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is 30th 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 30th Street over Paw Paw River carry?
About 989 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 30th Street over Paw Paw River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 30th Street over Paw Paw River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.