Paul Street over Sieberts Creek
FairHarrisonburg city, Virginia · 0007CNTRLL AV0007CARDNL D · Structure no. 000000000020427
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,884
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paul Street over Sieberts Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Paul Street over Sieberts Creek in Harrisonburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,884 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,216 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Paul Street over Sieberts Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Paul Street over Sieberts Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Paul Street over Sieberts Creek carry?
About 2,884 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Paul Street over Sieberts Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Paul Street over Sieberts Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.