US Bridges

5th Street over Elk Run

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0005MARSHALL 0007WIRT Ave · Structure no. 000000000024762

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
1996 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Street over Elk Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5th Street over Elk Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,400 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries5th Street
CrossesElk Run
Location0005MARSHALL 0007WIRT Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.40588, -78.62489
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (1996)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th Street over Elk Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Street 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 5th Street over Elk Run carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is 5th Street over Elk Run?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Street over Elk Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.