I-196 NB over Paw Paw River

Fair Condition63 years old11,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyBerrien
Location5.0 Mi NE Benton Harbor
CarriesI-196 NB
CrossesPaw Paw River
Coordinates42.16715, -86.37342

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length201.1 ft (61.3 m)
Max Span66.9 ft (20.4 m)
Deck Width43.3 ft (13.2 m)
Deck Area809.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1963

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11,100 (2010)
Truck Traffic32%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000000919

Nearby Bridges

I-196 SB over Paw Paw River 0.0 mi Fair Schmuhl Road over I-196 0.2 mi Fair I-196 NB over Csx Rr 1.2 mi Fair I-196 SB over Csx Rr 1.2 mi Fair Red Arrow Highway over I-196 1.2 mi Fair Coloma Road over Paw Paw River 1.3 mi Poor I-196 NB over Coloma Road 1.3 mi Fair I-196 SB over Coloma Road 1.3 mi Fair Roslin RD over I-94 1.8 mi Fair Riverside Road over I-196 2.0 mi Fair