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
SADDLE CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 2,889
BRIDLE CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 2,889
FOX CK @ MOUTH OF WILSON Virginia Fair 1932 94 1,676
BIG WILSON CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 348
EAGLE BOTTOM CK@-FRIES Virginia Fair 1932 94 1,703
GLADY CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 634
MEADOW CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 129
LITTLE RIVER Virginia Fair 1932 94 182
MEADOW CREEK Virginia Good 1932 94 134
KNOB FORK CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 27
TURKEY FORK Virginia Fair 1932 94 395
BEAVER CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 395
ELK CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 23
ELK CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 123
MIDDLE FOX CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 38
ROCK CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 34
ELK CREEK Virginia Good 1932 94 73
PEACH BOTTOM CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 121
PEACH BOTTOM CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 48
LAUREL CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 57
FOX CREEK Virginia Poor 1932 94 47
BIG FOX CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 18
CABIN CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 57
BIG HELTON CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 376
KNOB FORK CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 214
PINEY CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 25
BIG FOX CREEK Virginia Good 1932 94 37
Roach River Virginia Fair 1932 94 313
South River Virginia Fair 1932 94 460
Blue Run Virginia Poor 1932 94 257
Roach River Virginia Fair 1932 94 349
Lynch River Virginia Poor 1932 94 221
Swift Run Virginia Fair 1932 94 1,032
Parker Branch Virginia Fair 1932 94 759
Quarter Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 2,224
Swift Run Virginia Fair 1932 94 315
Bull Yearling Branch Virginia Fair 1932 94 155
South River Virginia Fair 1932 94 152
Fountains Creek Virginia Good 1932 94 136
Rocky Run Virginia Fair 1932 94 247
Fountains Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 11
Branch Fountains Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 278
Cattail Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 278
Beaverpond Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 788
Moores Swamp Virginia Fair 1932 94 154
Falling Run Virginia Fair 1932 94 16
North Fork Creek Virginia Poor 1932 94 333
Double Branch Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 243
Miry Creek Virginia Poor 1932 94 96
NS Railway Virginia Fair 1932 94 44

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.