M-140 over Paw Paw Lake Outlet

Good Condition68 years old4,525 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyBerrien
Location1.7 Mi N Of Watervliet
CarriesM-140
CrossesPaw Paw Lake Outlet
Coordinates42.20688, -86.24751

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Max Span37.4 ft (11.4 m)
Deck Width46.3 ft (14.1 m)
Deck Area172.0 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1958 (reconstructed 2022)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,525 (2022)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000000911

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