US Bridges

South Liberty St. over Blacks Run

Fair

Harrisonburg city, Virginia · 0004BRUCE ST 0008LEWIS ST · Structure no. 000000000020438

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,237
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Liberty St. over Blacks Run is a concrete culvert carrying South Liberty St. over Blacks Run in Harrisonburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,237 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,727 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Liberty St.
CrossesBlacks Run
Location0004BRUCE ST 0008LEWIS ST
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyHarrisonburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.44684, -78.87133
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,237 (2022)
Projected traffic4,727 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 South Liberty St. over Blacks Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Liberty St. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does South Liberty St. over Blacks Run carry?

About 3,237 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is South Liberty St. over Blacks Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns South Liberty St. over Blacks Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.