US Bridges

Paw Paw Lake Road over Paw Paw River

Good

Berrien County, Michigan · E City Limit Coloma · Structure no. 000000000000998

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,555
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paw Paw Lake Road over Paw Paw River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paw Paw Lake Road over Paw Paw River in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,555 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2027. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesPaw Paw Lake Road
CrossesPaw Paw River
LocationE City Limit Coloma
RouteCounty Highway 1175
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.19313, -86.30213
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,555 (2007)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Paw Paw Lake Road over Paw Paw River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paw Paw Lake Road over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Paw Paw Lake Road over Paw Paw River carry?

About 11,555 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Paw Paw Lake Road over Paw Paw River?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Paw Paw Lake Road over Paw Paw River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.