US Bridges

Edgewater Drive over Paw Paw River

Good

Berrien County, Michigan · Benton Harbor/St Joseph · Structure no. 000000000013206

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgewater Drive over Paw Paw River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edgewater Drive over Paw Paw River in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,225 by 2024. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesEdgewater Drive
CrossesPaw Paw River
LocationBenton Harbor/St Joseph
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.11619, -86.46878
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2004)
Projected traffic7,225 by 2024
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Edgewater Drive over Paw Paw River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgewater Drive 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Edgewater Drive over Paw Paw River carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Edgewater Drive over Paw Paw River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Edgewater Drive over Paw Paw River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.