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
BIG CREEK Virginia Good 1932 94 87
HIDENS BRANCH Virginia Good 1932 94 21,338
MOUNTAIN_RUN Virginia Fair 1932 94 16,128
ORIGINAL TOWN BRANCH Virginia Good 1932 94 6,675
STRAIGHT CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 143
REED CREEK Virginia Good 1932 94 20
SYCOLIN CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 303
Falling River Virginia Good 1932 94 376
Whitethorn Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 113
BULL RUN Virginia Good 1932 94 129
STRAIT CREEK Virginia Good 1932 94 52
Branch of Wolf Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 1,614
OTTS CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 50
TRIB MAURY RIVER Virginia Good 1932 94 957
CLINCH RIVER Virginia Fair 1932 94 10
INDIAN CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 10
Levisa Fork Virginia Poor 1932 94 100
Levisa Fork Virginia Fair 1932 94 60
Stream Virginia Good 1932 94 60
Clear Creek Branch Virginia Fair 1932 94 60
Paw Paw Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 60
Stream Virginia Fair 1932 94 60
Dismal Creek Virginia Poor 1932 94 60
Contrary Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 60
Lynn Camp Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 60
Slate Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 60
Slate Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 60
Stomer Branch Virginia Fair 1932 94 60
Slate Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 60
Slate Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 60
Slate Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 60
Slate Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 60
Lick Branch Virginia Fair 1932 94 60
Slate Creek Virginia Poor 1932 94 260
Stiltners Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 60
Stiltners Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 60
Stiltners Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 60
Looneys Creek Virginia Good 1932 94 60
Knox Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 60
Hurricane Branch Virginia Fair 1932 94 60
Knox Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 60
Knox Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 60
Knox Creek Virginia Good 1932 94 60
Knox Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 60
Knox Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 60
Knox Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 60
Knox Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 60
Knox Creek Virginia Good 1932 94 60
Knox Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 60
Knox Creek Virginia Fair 1932 94 60

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.