Historic Bridges in Virginia

2,504 bridges built before 1951 in Virginia still in service today.

Bridges Built Before 1951

The United States has 2,504 bridges in Virginia built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
BRANCH OF POWELL CREEK Virginia Fair 1931 95 2,845
Tinker Creek Virginia Fair 1931 95 386
Claiborne Run & CSX Virginia Fair 1931 95 616
Coppahaunk Swamp Virginia Fair 1931 95 10,773
TRACE CREEK Virginia Good 1931 95 622
REED CREEK Virginia Fair 1931 95 1,727
REED CREEK Virginia Fair 1931 95 1,702
Big Bethel Reservoir Virginia Fair 1931 95 7,813
ROUTE 29B-EMMET STREET Virginia Good 1931 95 2,070
Government Ditch Virginia Fair 1931 95 24,172
SHOCKHOE CREEK Virginia Fair 1931 95 9,913
NAVAL WEAPONS ROAD Virginia Fair 1931 95 5,569
BRIAR FORK Virginia Fair 1932 94 1,380
STREAM Virginia Fair 1932 94 6,398
BRANCH MECHUNK CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 1,940
BRANCH MECHUNK CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 1,940
STREAM Virginia Fair 1932 94 8,641
BRANCH CARROLL CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 9,614
BARN BRANCH Virginia Fair 1932 94 24,086
IVY CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 11,588
BRANCH STOCKTON CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 7,192
MECHUNK CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 360
SWIFT RUN Virginia Fair 1932 94 260
MOORMANS RIVER Virginia Fair 1932 94 458
ROCK CASTLE CREEK Virginia Good 1932 94 631
TOTIER CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 667
BROKENBOROUGH CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 199
BALLINGER CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 26
GREEN CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 169
NORTH FORK HARDWARE RVR Virginia Fair 1932 94 1,523
SOUTH FORK HARDWARE RVR Virginia Fair 1932 94 73
JUMPING BRANCH Virginia Fair 1932 94 98
WHITESIDE BRANCH Virginia Fair 1932 94 533
MECHUMS RIVER Virginia Fair 1932 94 75
PREDDY CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 120
NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY Virginia Good 1932 94 120
PREDDY CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 270
NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY Virginia Good 1932 94 270
BURNLEY BRANCH Virginia Fair 1932 94 270
NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY Virginia Fair 1932 94 1,618
DOYLES RIVER Virginia Fair 1932 94 41
CROWN CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 31
DUNNS CREEK Virginia Good 1932 94 41
DOYLES RIVER Virginia Fair 1932 94 235
BRANCH BLUFF CREEK Virginia Good 1932 94 335
DOYLES RIVER Virginia Fair 1932 94 84
IVY CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 630
LICKINGHOLE CREEK Virginia Poor 1932 94 536
STOCKTON CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 169
LICKINGHOLE CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 1,349

About Historic Bridge Data

Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.