US Bridges

Wil-O-Paw Road over Paw Paw Lake Channel

Good

Berrien County, Michigan · W End Paw Paw Lake · Structure no. 000000000001012

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wil-O-Paw Road over Paw Paw Lake Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wil-O-Paw Road over Paw Paw Lake Channel in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2027. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesWil-O-Paw Road
CrossesPaw Paw Lake Channel
LocationW End Paw Paw Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.20043, -86.29119
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2007)
Projected traffic500 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Wil-O-Paw Road over Paw Paw Lake Channel built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wil-O-Paw Road over Paw Paw Lake Channel 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wil-O-Paw Road over Paw Paw Lake Channel carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wil-O-Paw Road over Paw Paw Lake Channel?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wil-O-Paw Road over Paw Paw Lake Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.