N Watervliet Road over Paw Paw Lake Outlet
GoodBerrien County, Michigan · 1.0 MI N of Watervliet · Structure no. 000000000000999
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Watervliet Road over Paw Paw Lake Outlet is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Watervliet Road over Paw Paw Lake Outlet in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2027. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Watervliet Road over Paw Paw Lake Outlet built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Watervliet Road over Paw Paw Lake Outlet 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 N Watervliet Road over Paw Paw Lake Outlet carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is N Watervliet Road over Paw Paw Lake Outlet?
The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns N Watervliet Road over Paw Paw Lake Outlet?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.