US Bridges

54th ST over Paw Paw River

Good

Van Buren County, Michigan · 0.4 MI N of Red Arrow HWY · Structure no. 000000000010778

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,159
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

54th ST over Paw Paw River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 54th ST over Paw Paw River in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,705 by 2024. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries54th ST
CrossesPaw Paw River
Location0.4 MI N of Red Arrow HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.22579, -86.07124
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,159 (2004)
Projected traffic1,705 by 2024
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 54th ST over Paw Paw River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 54th ST 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 54th ST over Paw Paw River carry?

About 1,159 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is 54th ST over Paw Paw River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 54th ST over Paw Paw River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.