US Bridges

Sevison Road over White Pigeon River

Good

St. Joseph County, Michigan · 2 MI SE of White Pigeon · Structure no. 000000000010330

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
431
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sevison Road over White Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sevison Road over White Pigeon River in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 431 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2023. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSevison Road
CrossesWhite Pigeon River
Location2 MI SE of White Pigeon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.77357, -85.60356
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (2003)
Projected traffic620 by 2023
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sevison Road over White Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sevison Road over White Pigeon River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sevison Road over White Pigeon River carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sevison Road over White Pigeon River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sevison Road over White Pigeon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.