US Bridges

Mlk Jr Way over Blks Rn/Ns Rr/Chspk DR

Good

Harrisonburg city, Virginia · 0004S High ST0008S Main S · Structure no. 000000000020414

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
367 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,917
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mlk Jr Way over Blks Rn/Ns Rr/Chspk DR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mlk Jr Way over Blks Rn/Ns Rr/Chspk DR in Harrisonburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 9,917 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,057 by 2042. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMlk Jr Way
CrossesBlks Rn/Ns Rr/Chspk DR
Location0004S High ST0008S Main S
RouteCity Street 4106
Coordinates38.44401, -78.87546
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,917 (2022)
Projected traffic11,057 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$30 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mlk Jr Way over Blks Rn/Ns Rr/Chspk DR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mlk Jr Way over Blks Rn/Ns Rr/Chspk DR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mlk Jr Way over Blks Rn/Ns Rr/Chspk DR carry?

About 9,917 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mlk Jr Way over Blks Rn/Ns Rr/Chspk DR?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Mlk Jr Way over Blks Rn/Ns Rr/Chspk DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.