45th Street over Paw Paw River
FairVan Buren County, Michigan · 2.3 M N 3.3 M E of Lawren · Structure no. 000000000010794
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 185
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
45th Street over Paw Paw River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 45th Street over Paw Paw River in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6 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 185 vehicles a day, projected to reach 273 by 2023. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 45th Street over Paw Paw River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is 45th Street over 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does 45th Street over Paw Paw River carry?
About 185 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is 45th Street over Paw Paw River?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 45th Street over Paw Paw River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.