US Bridges

Pinery Road over Paw Paw River

Poor

Van Buren County, Michigan · 1.2 MI W of Hartford · Structure no. 000000000010774

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,030
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinery Road over Paw Paw River is a wood or timber slab carrying Pinery Road over Paw Paw River in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 61 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,030 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2030. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPinery Road
CrossesPaw Paw River
Location1.2 MI W of Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.21754, -86.19962
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2010)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 Pinery Road over Paw Paw River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Pinery Road over Paw Paw River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Pinery Road over Paw Paw River carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Pinery Road over Paw Paw River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pinery Road over Paw Paw River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.