US Bridges

M-140 over Pipestone Creek

Fair

Berrien County, Michigan · 8.9 MI S of Watervliet · Structure no. 000000000000907

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,222
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-140 over Pipestone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying M-140 over Pipestone Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3,222 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,787 by 2018. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesM-140
CrossesPipestone Creek
Location8.9 MI S of Watervliet
RouteState Highway 140
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.06104, -86.26168
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,222 (2007)
Projected traffic3,787 by 2018
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-140 over Pipestone Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-140 over Pipestone Creek 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 M-140 over Pipestone Creek carry?

About 3,222 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is M-140 over Pipestone Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns M-140 over Pipestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.