US Bridges

Island Court over Paw Paw Lake Channel

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · SW Part Paw Paw Lake · Structure no. 000000000001013

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Island Court over Paw Paw Lake Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Island Court over Paw Paw Lake Channel in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 78 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2027. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesIsland Court
CrossesPaw Paw Lake Channel
LocationSW Part Paw Paw Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.19658, -86.29135
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2007)
Projected traffic300 by 2027
Trucks1%
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 Island Court over Paw Paw Lake Channel built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Island Court over Paw Paw Lake Channel 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Island Court over Paw Paw Lake Channel carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Island Court over Paw Paw Lake Channel?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Island Court over Paw Paw Lake Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.