US Bridges

West Elizabeth ST over Blacks Run

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.02 N LIBRTY-0.07 N High · Structure no. 000000000020421

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,560
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Elizabeth ST over Blacks Run is a concrete slab carrying West Elizabeth ST over Blacks Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,560 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Elizabeth ST
CrossesBlacks Run
Location0.02 N LIBRTY-0.07 N High
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.45064, -78.86995
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,560 (1998)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Elizabeth ST over Blacks Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is West Elizabeth ST over Blacks 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does West Elizabeth ST over Blacks Run carry?

About 1,560 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Elizabeth ST over Blacks Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns West Elizabeth ST over Blacks Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.