US Bridges

Michigan Street over N Br Paw Paw River

Good

Van Buren County, Michigan · 0.2 M W M-40 in Paw Paw · Structure no. 000000000010805

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
1994 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michigan Street over N Br Paw Paw River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Michigan Street over N Br 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2013. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMichigan Street
CrossesN Br Paw Paw River
Location0.2 M W M-40 in Paw Paw
RouteCity Street 8040
Coordinates42.21784, -85.89569
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (1994)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2013
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Michigan Street over N Br Paw Paw River built?

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

What condition is Michigan Street over N Br 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 September 2023.

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

About 7,000 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Michigan Street over N Br Paw Paw River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.