US Bridges

West Bruce Street over Blacks Run

Good

Harrisonburg city, Virginia · 0004S Lib ST 0004S Main S · Structure no. 000000000024033

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
613
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Bruce Street over Blacks Run is a concrete slab carrying West Bruce Street over Blacks Run in Harrisonburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 613 vehicles a day, projected to reach 685 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Bruce Street
CrossesBlacks Run
Location0004S Lib ST 0004S Main S
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.44749, -78.87013
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic613 (2022)
Projected traffic685 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$275 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Bruce Street over Blacks Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

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

About 613 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is West Bruce Street over Blacks Run?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns West Bruce Street over Blacks Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.