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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branch Mill Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 402 |
| Big Dan River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 58 |
| East Fork Johnson Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 648 |
| Ararat River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 47 |
| Rhody Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 112 |
| Stinking River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,930 |
| Georges Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,930 |
| Frying Pan Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,121 |
| Branch of Cherry Stn Crk | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,722 |
| Straightstone Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 130 |
| LTL Straightstone Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 76 |
| Trib Straightstone Cr | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 132 |
| Roaring Fork Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 202 |
| Potter Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 86 |
| Frying Pan Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 175 |
| Bearskin Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 284 |
| Sandy River | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 68 |
| Tanyard Creek | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 352 |
| Mountain Run Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 203 |
| Reed Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 475 |
| Sycamore Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 339 |
| Sycamore Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 615 |
| Trib. Banister River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 335 |
| Cane Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 272 |
| Allen Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 73 |
| N Fork Stinking River | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 414 |
| Stinking River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 113 |
| Mill Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 99 |
| Mill Creek | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 66 |
| Cherrystone Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 92 |
| Johns Run | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 71 |
| Jonnikin Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 11 |
| Old Womans Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 437 |
| Cedar Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 173 |
| Stinking River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 64 |
| Turkeycock Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 100 |
| Turkeycock Creek | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 83 |
| Banister River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,438 |
| Pudding Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 506 |
| Sandy River | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 163 |
| Sugartree Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,106 |
| Stewards Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,882 |
| Stewart Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 241 |
| Cascade Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 103 |
| Stewarts Creek | Virginia | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 332 |
| Strawberry Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 135 |
| Harris Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 762 |
| Buffalo Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 78 |
| BRANCH OF BULL RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 485 |
| Goose Creek | Virginia | Good | 1932 | 94 | 3,311 |
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.