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
Vicks Creek Virginia Good 1932 94 671
Stream Virginia Good 1932 94 213
Dardens Mill Run Virginia Good 1932 94 476
Branch Virginia Good 1932 94 232
Branch Darden Mill Run Virginia Good 1932 94 277
TRIB. POTOMAC CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 5,010
LONG BRANCH Virginia Fair 1932 94 4,538
POTOMAC RUN Virginia Fair 1932 94 4,538
Trib Chippokes Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 1,731
Lower Chippokes Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 5,689
Upper Chippokes Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 1,731
Terrapin Swamp Virginia Fair 1932 94 111
Sunken Marsh Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 76
College Run Virginia Fair 1932 94 464
S Fork Poplar Swamp Virginia Fair 1932 94 434
Browns Branch Virginia Fair 1932 94 178
Hunting Quarter Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 86
Assamoosick Swamp Virginia Fair 1932 94 167
Raccoon Creek Virginia Good 1932 94 216
Br Hunting Quarter Creek Virginia Good 1932 94 292
Branch Raccoon Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 61
Harris Swamp Virginia Fair 1932 94 79
CLEAR FORK Virginia Fair 1932 94 590
BEECH FORK CREEK #1 Virginia Fair 1932 94 213
LAUREL CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 261
BLUESTONE RIVER Virginia Good 1932 94 117
N FORK CLINCH RIVER Virginia Fair 1932 94 15
LITTLE RIVER Virginia Fair 1932 94 341
INDIAN CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 341
PASSAGE CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 43
MANASSAS RUN Virginia Good 1932 94 3,007
LANDS RUN Virginia Fair 1932 94 1,013
HALL CREEK Virginia Poor 1932 94 3,734
GREENWAY CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 5,034
LITTLE MOCCASIN CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 14,579
LOGAN CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 658
LOGAN CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 658
MILL CREEK Virginia Good 1932 94 282
MILL CREEK Virginia Good 1932 94 282
TUMBLING CREEK Virginia Good 1932 94 170
WOLF CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 316
WOLF CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 316
CASPER CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 92
COVE CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 187
BRANCH Virginia Fair 1932 94 2,557
SINKING CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 4,993
BRANCH Virginia Fair 1932 94 1,504
GREEN WAY CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 235
FINLEY CREEK Virginia Good 1932 94 234
LOGANS CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 339

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.