US Bridges

Tanyard Bridge RD over Elk Run

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.01 Rt 623 - 0.52 Rt 33 · Structure no. 000000000015985

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
669
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tanyard Bridge RD over Elk Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tanyard Bridge RD over Elk Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 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 669 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 746 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTanyard Bridge RD
CrossesElk Run
Location0.01 Rt 623 - 0.52 Rt 33
RouteCounty Highway 634
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.39933, -78.59556
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic669 (2022)
Projected traffic746 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Tanyard Bridge RD over Elk Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tanyard Bridge RD over Elk Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Tanyard Bridge RD over Elk Run carry?

About 669 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tanyard Bridge RD over Elk Run?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Tanyard Bridge RD over Elk Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.