US Bridges

Stone Spring Road over Blacks Run & NS RR

Good

Harrisonburg city, Virginia · 0.60 RTE 11 · Structure no. 000000000030104

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Spring Road over Blacks Run & NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stone Spring Road over Blacks Run & NS RR in Harrisonburg city, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStone Spring Road
CrossesBlacks Run & NS RR
Location0.60 RTE 11
RouteState Highway 280
CountyHarrisonburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.4214, -78.8902
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2021)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 Stone Spring Road over Blacks Run & NS RR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stone Spring Road over Blacks Run & NS RR 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 Stone Spring Road over Blacks Run & NS RR carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stone Spring Road over Blacks Run & NS RR?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Stone Spring Road over Blacks Run & NS RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.