70th Street over Paw Paw River
FairVan Buren County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N of Red Arrow HWY · Structure no. 000000000010773
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 621
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
70th Street over Paw Paw River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 70th Street over Paw Paw River in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 621 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2039. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 70th Street over Paw Paw River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is 70th 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 70th Street over Paw Paw River carry?
About 621 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 70th Street over Paw Paw River?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 70th Street over Paw Paw River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.