US Bridges

I-94 WB over Pipestone Road

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 1.2 MI N of M-139 · Structure no. 000000000000836

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,725
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB over Pipestone Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB over Pipestone Road in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 65 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,725 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,991 by 2018. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-94 WB
CrossesPipestone Road
Location1.2 MI N of M-139
RouteInterstate 94
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.07922, -86.41707
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,725 (2007)
Projected traffic33,991 by 2018
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 WB over Pipestone Road built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is I-94 WB over Pipestone Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 WB over Pipestone Road carry?

About 22,725 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-94 WB over Pipestone Road?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over Pipestone Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.