US Bridges

64th Avenue over W Branch Paw Paw River

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · 1.25 MI S of Paw Paw · Structure no. 000000000010781

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
157
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

64th Avenue over W Branch Paw Paw River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 64th Avenue over W Branch 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 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 157 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries64th Avenue
CrossesW Branch Paw Paw River
Location1.25 MI S of Paw Paw
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.18625, -85.90628
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2015)
Projected traffic192 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 64th Avenue over W Branch Paw Paw River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 64th Avenue over W Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 64th Avenue over W Branch Paw Paw River carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 64th Avenue over W Branch Paw Paw River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 64th Avenue over W Branch Paw Paw River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.