US Bridges

Van Buren Trail over Paw Paw River

FairPosted for load

Van Buren County, Michigan · 0.3 MI East of 67 1/2 ST · Structure no. 000000000014715

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Van Buren Trail over Paw Paw River is a steel truss - thru carrying Van Buren Trail over Paw Paw River in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 11 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesVan Buren Trail
CrossesPaw Paw River
Location0.3 MI East of 67 1/2 ST
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyVan Buren County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.22037, -86.1946
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating6.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Van Buren Trail over Paw Paw River built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Buren Trail over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Van Buren Trail over Paw Paw River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Van Buren Trail over Paw Paw River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Van Buren Trail over Paw Paw River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.