US Bridges

I-94BL(JEAN Klock) over Paw Paw River

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 0.2 MI E of M-63 · Structure no. 000000000000912

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94BL(JEAN Klock) over Paw Paw River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94BL(JEAN Klock) over Paw Paw River in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 7,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,085 by 2015. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94BL(JEAN Klock)
CrossesPaw Paw River
Location0.2 MI E of M-63
RouteInterstate 94
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.1233, -86.46377
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (1995)
Projected traffic9,085 by 2015
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 I-94BL(JEAN Klock) over Paw Paw River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-94BL(JEAN Klock) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-94BL(JEAN Klock) over Paw Paw River carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is I-94BL(JEAN Klock) over Paw Paw River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-94BL(JEAN Klock) over Paw Paw River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.