Park Road over Pipestone Creek
GoodBerrien County, Michigan · 2.5 MI S E of Sodus · Structure no. 000000000000997
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 268
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Park Road over Pipestone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Park Road over Pipestone Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 268 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2027. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Park Road over Pipestone Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Park 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 Park Road over Pipestone Creek carry?
About 268 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Park Road over Pipestone Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Park Road over Pipestone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.