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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRANES NEST RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 101 |
| Blackwater River | Virginia | Good | 1915 | 111 | 136 |
| BEAVERDAM CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 48 |
| NORTH FORK BEAVERDAM CK. | Virginia | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 1,643 |
| SMITH CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1915 | 111 | 100 |
| MEADE BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 123 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 212 |
| KINGSLAND CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 6,196 |
| PANTHER SKIN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 78 |
| FLAT ROCK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 84 |
| COLLIERS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 757 |
| COPPER CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1916 | 110 | 112 |
| LYNCH RIVER | Virginia | Good | 1917 | 109 | 318 |
| OPEQUON CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 910 |
| BACK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 232 |
| SOUTH ANNA RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 367 |
| TRIBUTARY LIMESTONE BR. | Virginia | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 211 |
| Sandy River | Virginia | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 4,226 |
| GOONEY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 281 |
| GREASY RUN | Virginia | Good | 1918 | 108 | 281 |
| HUTTON CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 2,919 |
| NS RAILWAY | Virginia | Poor | 1918 | 108 | 4,775 |
| JACOBS RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 162 |
| Cedar Run | Virginia | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 851 |
| Goose Creek | Virginia | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 47 |
| Branch Goose Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 47 |
| Little River | Virginia | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 289 |
| BUFFALO LICK RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 1,060 |
| STONY RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 127 |
| N. Mayo River | Virginia | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 220 |
| LAUREL FORK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 1,226 |
| ELK RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 72 |
| Cedar Run | Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,800 |
| Cabin Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,547 |
| PIMMIT RUN | Virginia | Good | 1920 | 106 | 15,264 |
| Rappahannock River | Virginia | Good | 1920 | 106 | 196 |
| Little Chestnut Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 521 |
| Spoon Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 402 |
| POWELL CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 2,845 |
| Beaverdam Creek | Virginia | Good | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| Mason Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 508 |
| Mill Run | Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,731 |
| LAUREL FORK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 98 |
| SMITH CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,013 |
| Beamons Mill Pond | Virginia | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5,593 |
| UNNAMED TRIB | Virginia | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| LICKINGHOLE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 6,819 |
| LICKINGHOLE CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1921 | 105 | 7,055 |
| Branch Elk Run | Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 1,458 |
| Elk Run | Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 1,967 |
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.