US Bridges

Mt. Clinton Pike over Trib. Blacks Run

Fair

Harrisonburg city, Virginia · 0.1 MI RTE 42 · Structure no. 000000000024631

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,351
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Clinton Pike over Trib. Blacks Run is a concrete culvert carrying Mt. Clinton Pike over Trib. Blacks Run in Harrisonburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5 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 6,351 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,272 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Clinton Pike
CrossesTrib. Blacks Run
Location0.1 MI RTE 42
RouteCity Street 763
CountyHarrisonburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.46866, -78.86839
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,351 (2022)
Projected traffic9,272 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mt. Clinton Pike over Trib. Blacks Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Clinton Pike over Trib. 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 Mt. Clinton Pike over Trib. Blacks Run carry?

About 6,351 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Clinton Pike over Trib. Blacks Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Clinton Pike over Trib. Blacks Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.