US Bridges

M-140 over Paw Paw River

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · In Watervliet · Structure no. 000000000000910

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,030
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-140 over Paw Paw River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-140 over Paw Paw River in Berrien 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 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 11,030 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,981 by 2018. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM-140
CrossesPaw Paw River
LocationIn Watervliet
RouteState Highway 140
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.19393, -86.25869
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,030 (2007)
Projected traffic12,981 by 2018
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-140 over Paw Paw River built?

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

What condition is M-140 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does M-140 over Paw Paw River carry?

About 11,030 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is M-140 over Paw Paw River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns M-140 over Paw Paw River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.