Bailey Road over Pipestone Creek
PoorPosted for loadBerrien County, Michigan · 5.5 MI E of Sodus · Structure no. 000000000001025
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bailey Road over Pipestone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey Road over Pipestone Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2027. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bailey Road over Pipestone Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bailey Road over Pipestone Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Bailey Road over Pipestone Creek carry?
About 4 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bailey Road over Pipestone Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bailey Road over Pipestone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.