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.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 36 |
| Sandy Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,585 |
| MECHUMPS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 7,993 |
| Koger Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 610 |
| Reds Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 924 |
| Beaver Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 265 |
| Blackberry Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 716 |
| Little Reed Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 329 |
| Blackberry Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 389 |
| Blackberry Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 389 |
| JACKSON RIVER | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 12 |
| STRAIT CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 196 |
| S BR POTOMAC RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 123 |
| Beaverdam Swamp | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,967 |
| Branch Skimino Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 70,510 |
| Mill Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 689 |
| MARKET SWAMP | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 61 |
| AYLETT CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 7,008 |
| MITCHELL MILL | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 56 |
| DRY BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,952 |
| STREAM | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,025 |
| FLEENOR TOWN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,461 |
| BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 55 |
| CANE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,457 |
| STONE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,369 |
| BLACKWATER CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 103 |
| BLACKWATER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 121 |
| BLACKWATER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 188 |
| WALLENS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 187 |
| HARDYS CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 125 |
| BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 132 |
| STREAM | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 203 |
| CANE CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 513 |
| BRANCH | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 111 |
| WALLENS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 36 |
| TRADING CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 55 |
| MARTIN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 444 |
| MARTIN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 211 |
| MARTIN CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 55 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 879 |
| LICK BRANCH | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 879 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 75 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 901 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 277 |
| HARDYS CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 12 |
| TRIB. OF POTOMAC RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 7,454 |
| PINEY RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 25,063 |
| BEAVERDAM CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,578 |
| BRANCH OF DUTCHMANS CK. | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,932 |
| PINEY BRANCH | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 30 |
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.