US Bridges

Paw Paw Lake Road over Derby Drain

Good

Berrien County, Michigan · Coloma Twp Sec 10-11 · Structure no. 000000000013092

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,172
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paw Paw Lake Road over Derby Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Paw Paw Lake Road over Derby Drain in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,172 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2027. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPaw Paw Lake Road
CrossesDerby Drain
LocationColoma Twp Sec 10-11
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.21824, -86.26555
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,172 (2007)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Derby Drain built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paw Paw Lake Road over Derby Drain 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 Derby Drain carry?

About 1,172 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Paw Paw Lake Road over Derby Drain?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Paw Paw Lake Road over Derby Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.