River Road over Pipestone Creek
GoodBerrien County, Michigan · 3 MI NE of Sodus · Structure no. 000000000000992
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,335
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Pipestone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying River Road over Pipestone Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,335 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,984 by 2037. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Pipestone Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over Pipestone Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does River Road over Pipestone Creek carry?
About 1,335 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Pipestone Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Pipestone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.