US Bridges

N Liberty St/Rt 11 over Blacks Run

Good

Harrisonburg city, Virginia · .02ELZBTH St& .06WOLFE ST · Structure no. 000000000020440

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,521
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Liberty St/Rt 11 over Blacks Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Liberty St/Rt 11 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,521 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,682 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Liberty St/Rt 11
CrossesBlacks Run
Location.02ELZBTH St& .06WOLFE ST
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates38.45103, -78.87022
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,521 (2022)
Projected traffic3,682 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 N Liberty St/Rt 11 over Blacks Run built?

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

What condition is N Liberty St/Rt 11 over Blacks Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does N Liberty St/Rt 11 over Blacks Run carry?

About 2,521 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Liberty St/Rt 11 over Blacks Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns N Liberty St/Rt 11 over Blacks Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.