US Bridges

West Washington ST over Blacks Run

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Harrisonburg city, Virginia · 0006N Main ST0009JEFF ST · Structure no. 000000000024838

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,011
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Washington ST over Blacks Run is a concrete continuous frame carrying West Washington ST over Blacks Run in Harrisonburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,011 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,395 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Washington ST
CrossesBlacks Run
Location0006N Main ST0009JEFF ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarrisonburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.45702, -78.86373
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,011 (2020)
Projected traffic3,395 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 West Washington ST over Blacks Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Washington ST 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 Washington ST over Blacks Run carry?

About 3,011 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Washington ST over Blacks Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns West Washington ST over Blacks Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.