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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.