PAW PAW LAKE ROAD
Carrying PAW PAW LAKE ROAD over DERBY DRAIN
COLOMA TWP SEC 10-11, Berrien, Michigan
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PAW PAW LAKE ROAD
The PAW PAW LAKE ROAD bridge in Berrien, Michigan carries PAW PAW LAKE ROAD over DERBY DRAIN. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,172 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Michigan bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PAW PAW LAKE ROAD compares
Live comparison across Michigan.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2000
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,172 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000013092
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PAW PAW LAKE ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare PAW PAW LAKE ROAD against other structures in Berrien and across Michigan. Michigan bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PAW PAW LAKE ROAD?
PAW PAW LAKE ROAD in Berrien, Michigan on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PAW PAW LAKE ROAD inspected?
PAW PAW LAKE ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,172 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PAW PAW LAKE ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PAW PAW LAKE ROAD?
PAW PAW LAKE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PAW PAW LAKE ROAD?
PAW PAW LAKE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is PAW PAW LAKE ROAD and does age affect safety?
PAW PAW LAKE ROAD was built in 2000, making it 26 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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