US Bridges

Stone Spring Road over Blacks Run

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0030ECL HARRI002111 · Structure no. 000000000020411

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Spring Road over Blacks Run is a concrete slab carrying Stone Spring Road over Blacks Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,251 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesStone Spring Road
CrossesBlacks Run
Location0030ECL HARRI002111
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.42188, -78.88748
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2018)
Projected traffic11,251 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$152 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stone Spring Road over Blacks Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stone Spring Road over Blacks Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Stone Spring Road over Blacks Run carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stone Spring Road over Blacks Run?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Stone Spring Road over Blacks Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.