US Bridges

Maryland Avenue over Blacks Run

Fair

Harrisonburg city, Virginia · 0015S Main ST0015CENTRL a · Structure no. 000000000020433

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,987
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maryland Avenue over Blacks Run is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Maryland Avenue over Blacks Run in Harrisonburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 63 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 7,987 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,204 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMaryland Avenue
CrossesBlacks Run
Location0015S Main ST0015CENTRL a
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarrisonburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.43714, -78.88158
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,987 (2022)
Projected traffic9,204 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Maryland Avenue over Blacks Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Maryland Avenue 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 Maryland Avenue over Blacks Run carry?

About 7,987 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Maryland Avenue over Blacks Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Maryland Avenue over Blacks Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.