US Bridges

Dohm Road over Pipestone Creek

FairPosted for load

Berrien County, Michigan · 2 MI NE of Sodus · Structure no. 000000000001028

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dohm Road over Pipestone Creek is a steel culvert carrying Dohm Road over Pipestone Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 28 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2027. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).

Location

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CarriesDohm Road
CrossesPipestone Creek
Location2 MI NE of Sodus
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBerrien County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.04965, -86.34988
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating13.6 US tons
Inventory rating8.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2007)
Projected traffic40 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.9 mi (201 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dohm Road over Pipestone Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dohm Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Dohm Road over Pipestone Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Dohm Road over Pipestone Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Dohm Road over Pipestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.