US Bridges

West Wolfe Street over Blacks Run

Fair

Harrisonburg city, Virginia · 0005N Main ST0003N Lib ST · Structure no. 000000000020431

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,090
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Wolfe Street over Blacks Run is a concrete slab carrying West Wolfe Street over Blacks Run in Harrisonburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 93 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 6 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 2,090 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,330 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Wolfe Street
CrossesBlacks Run
Location0005N Main ST0003N Lib ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.45154, -78.86918
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,090 (2022)
Projected traffic2,330 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$85 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Wolfe Street over Blacks Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is West Wolfe Street 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 West Wolfe Street over Blacks Run carry?

About 2,090 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Wolfe Street over Blacks Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns West Wolfe Street over Blacks Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.