US Bridges

CR 653 over N Br Paw Paw River

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Van Buren County, Michigan · 0.5 MI S of M-43 · Structure no. 000000000013608

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
492
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 653 over N Br Paw Paw River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 653 over N Br Paw Paw River in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 492 vehicles a day, projected to reach 566 by 2029. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 653
CrossesN Br Paw Paw River
Location0.5 MI S of M-43
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.29617, -85.83395
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic492 (2009)
Projected traffic566 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 653 over N Br Paw Paw River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 653 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 653 over N Br Paw Paw River carry?

About 492 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR 653 over N Br Paw Paw River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 653 over N Br Paw Paw River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.