40th Street over Paw Paw River
PoorPosted for loadVan Buren County, Michigan · 2.7 MI SE of Glendale · Structure no. 000000000010792
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 121 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 780
- 1999 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
40th Street over Paw Paw River is a wood or timber slab carrying 40th Street over Paw Paw River in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,182 by 2020. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 40th Street over Paw Paw River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is 40th Street 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 40th Street over Paw Paw River carry?
About 780 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 40th Street over Paw Paw River?
The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 40th Street over Paw Paw River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.