US-31 SB over Pipestone Creek
FairBerrien County, Michigan · 7.2 MI N of Old US-31 · Structure no. 000000000012895
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 655 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,701
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-31 SB over Pipestone Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-31 SB over Pipestone Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,701 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,300 by 2010. The structure is 655 ft (199.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US-31 SB over Pipestone Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-31 SB 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 US-31 SB over Pipestone Creek carry?
About 3,701 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US-31 SB over Pipestone Creek?
The structure is 655 ft (199.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-31 SB over Pipestone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.