US Bridges

N Paw Paw Street over Paw Paw River

Good

Van Buren County, Michigan · Village of Lawrence · Structure no. 000000000010801

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,367
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Paw Paw Street over Paw Paw River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Paw Paw Street over Paw Paw River in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,367 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,228 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesN Paw Paw Street
CrossesPaw Paw River
LocationVillage of Lawrence
RouteCity Street 1169
Coordinates42.22385, -86.05129
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,367 (2022)
Projected traffic7,228 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N Paw Paw Street over Paw Paw River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Paw Paw Street 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N Paw Paw Street over Paw Paw River carry?

About 5,367 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is N Paw Paw Street over Paw Paw River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N Paw Paw Street over Paw Paw River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.