US Bridges

N Paw Paw Street over Mill Race

FairPosted for load

Van Buren County, Michigan · Village of Lawrence · Structure no. 000000000010802

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 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 Mill Race is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Paw Paw Street over Mill Race in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,367 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,228 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesN Paw Paw Street
CrossesMill Race
LocationVillage of Lawrence
RouteCity Street 1169
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.2227, -86.05129
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,367 (2022)
Projected traffic7,228 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Mill Race built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Paw Paw Street over Mill Race 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N Paw Paw Street over Mill Race carry?

About 5,367 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Paw Paw Street over Mill Race?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N Paw Paw Street over Mill Race?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.