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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPHAM BROOK | Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 9,549 |
| Bradshaw Creek | Virginia | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 656 |
| HOUSE BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 10,562 |
| Cooks Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 606 |
| STONY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 462 |
| Mill Run | Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 2,730 |
| LITTLE MOCCASIN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 138 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1921 | 105 | 600 |
| RUGBY RD O CSX RAILWAY | Virginia | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 3,213 |
| MANCHESTER CANAL | Virginia | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 17,082 |
| FALLING SPRING CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,186 |
| Beaver Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 2,840 |
| North Mayo River | Virginia | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 82 |
| WALLENS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 96 |
| South Anna River | Virginia | Good | 1922 | 104 | 168 |
| Thornspring Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 5,888 |
| Callahan Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 8,901 |
| TUMBLING RUN@FISHER HILL | Virginia | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 2,603 |
| Massaponax Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 19,309 |
| LITTLE PINE RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,727 |
| TURKEYSAG CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 1,940 |
| LEWIS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 10 |
| PROCTORS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 18,634 |
| PISCATAWAY CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 242 |
| West Branch Thumb Run | Virginia | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 685 |
| STONEY RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 14,812 |
| PASS RUN | Virginia | Good | 1923 | 103 | 1,311 |
| Wilson Branch | Virginia | Good | 1923 | 103 | 3,868 |
| POUNDING MILL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 244 |
| CLINCH RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 1,506 |
| KINGSALE SWAMP | Virginia | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 1,999 |
| CLINCH RIVER | Virginia | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 2,703 |
| N FORK CLINCH RIVER | Virginia | Good | 1923 | 103 | 5,844 |
| DRY RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 2,252 |
| NORTH FORK RIVANNA RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 162 |
| Looney Mill Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 5,472 |
| Wolf Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 74 |
| Sinking Creek | Virginia | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 76 |
| South Anna River | Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 2,135 |
| Roanoke River @ Kumis | Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 153 |
| PELHAM SWAMP | Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 2,987 |
| JONES RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 813 |
| DRY RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 28 |
| Spoon Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 131 |
| Pine Run | Virginia | Good | 1924 | 102 | 561 |
| Big Indian Run | Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 3,868 |
| JAMES RV;NS RWY;CSX RWY | Virginia | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 9,040 |
| Wolf CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1924 | 102 | 81 |
| POTMC RV;RF&P & BN CANAL | Virginia | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 62,000 |
| TYGERS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 649 |
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.