US Bridges

Power Plant RD over N Br Paw Paw River

Fair

Van Buren County, Michigan · In Paw Paw · Structure no. 000000000010807

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,075
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Power Plant RD over N Br Paw Paw River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Power Plant RD over N Br Paw Paw River in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,075 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2017. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPower Plant RD
CrossesN Br Paw Paw River
LocationIn Paw Paw
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.23539, -85.88676
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,075 (1997)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2017
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Power Plant RD over N Br Paw Paw River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Power Plant RD over N Br 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Power Plant RD over N Br Paw Paw River carry?

About 2,075 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Power Plant RD over N Br Paw Paw River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Power Plant RD over N Br Paw Paw River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.