Erickson Avenue over Branch of Cooks Creek
FairHarrisonburg city, Virginia · 02042 0054WCL Harr · Structure no. 000000000020435
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,006
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Erickson Avenue over Branch of Cooks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Erickson Avenue over Branch of Cooks 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 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 11,006 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,571 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Erickson Avenue over Branch of Cooks Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Erickson Avenue over Branch of Cooks 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 Erickson Avenue over Branch of Cooks Creek carry?
About 11,006 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Erickson Avenue over Branch of Cooks Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Erickson Avenue over Branch of Cooks Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.