US Bridges

Lagrave Street over East Br Paw Paw River

Good

Van Buren County, Michigan · In Paw Paw · Structure no. 000000000010806

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
825
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lagrave Street over East Br Paw Paw River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lagrave Street over East Br Paw Paw River in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 825 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2013. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLagrave Street
CrossesEast Br Paw Paw River
LocationIn Paw Paw
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.21253, -85.88759
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (1996)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2013
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lagrave Street over East Br Paw Paw River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lagrave Street over East 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 Lagrave Street over East Br Paw Paw River carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lagrave Street over East Br Paw Paw River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lagrave Street over East Br Paw Paw River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.