US Bridges

Reservoir Street over Sieberts Creek

Good

Harrisonburg city, Virginia · 0002D Mill CT0015CNTRLL a · Structure no. 000000000026294

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,994
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reservoir Street over Sieberts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Reservoir Street over Sieberts Creek in Harrisonburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 20,994 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,616 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesReservoir Street
CrossesSieberts Creek
Location0002D Mill CT0015CNTRLL a
RouteCity Street 710
Coordinates38.43971, -78.85629
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,994 (2022)
Projected traffic28,616 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Reservoir Street over Sieberts Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reservoir Street over Sieberts Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Reservoir Street over Sieberts Creek carry?

About 20,994 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Reservoir Street over Sieberts Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Reservoir Street over Sieberts Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.