US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Blacks Run

Good

Harrisonburg city, Virginia · 0.48 Rt 11 0.87 Scl Harr · Structure no. 000000000031127

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,643
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Blacks Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Blacks Run in Harrisonburg city, Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 6,643 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,407 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesBlacks Run
Location0.48 Rt 11 0.87 Scl Harr
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarrisonburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.40226, -78.9004
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,643 (2022)
Projected traffic7,407 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Valley RD over Blacks Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD 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 Pleasant Valley RD over Blacks Run carry?

About 6,643 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Blacks Run?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Blacks Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.