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
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.