US Bridges

Warren Dunes ST Pk over Painterville Creek

Good

Berrien County, Michigan · Lake Twp Sec 35 · Structure no. 000000000013490

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2009 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Warren Dunes ST Pk over Painterville Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Warren Dunes ST Pk over Painterville Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWarren Dunes ST Pk
CrossesPainterville Creek
LocationLake Twp Sec 35
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.90009, -86.60611
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2009)
Projected traffic250 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Warren Dunes ST Pk over Painterville Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warren Dunes ST Pk over Painterville Creek 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 Warren Dunes ST Pk over Painterville Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Warren Dunes ST Pk over Painterville Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Warren Dunes ST Pk over Painterville Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.