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
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.