Sodus Parkway over Pipestone Creek
GoodBerrien County, Michigan · Sodus Twp Sec 3 · Structure no. 000000000013193
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 457 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,632
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sodus Parkway over Pipestone Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sodus Parkway over Pipestone Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8,632 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2027. The structure is 457 ft (139.4 m) long and 71 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sodus Parkway over Pipestone Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sodus Parkway 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 Sodus Parkway over Pipestone Creek carry?
About 8,632 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sodus Parkway over Pipestone Creek?
The structure is 457 ft (139.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Sodus Parkway over Pipestone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.