Butcher Road over Paw Paw River
GoodVan Buren County, Michigan · 0.8 MI W of CR 681 · Structure no. 000000000010776
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 448
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Butcher Road over Paw Paw River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Butcher Road over Paw Paw River in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 448 vehicles a day, projected to reach 659 by 2024. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Butcher Road over Paw Paw River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Butcher Road over Paw Paw River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Butcher Road over Paw Paw River carry?
About 448 vehicles per day (2004 count).
How long is Butcher Road over Paw Paw River?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Butcher Road over Paw Paw River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.