Pipestone Road over US-31
GoodBerrien County, Michigan · 6.4 MI N of Old US-31 · Structure no. 000000000012897
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 319 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,380
- 2003 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pipestone Road over US-31 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pipestone Road over US-31 in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8,380 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,386 by 2018. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pipestone Road over US-31 built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pipestone Road over US-31 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Pipestone Road over US-31 carry?
About 8,380 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Pipestone Road over US-31?
The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns Pipestone Road over US-31?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.