Historic Bridges in West Virginia

1,245 bridges built before 1951 in West Virginia still in service today.

Bridges Built Before 1951

The United States has 1,245 bridges in West 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
Little Fishing Creek West Virginia Poor 1913 113 50
PLUM RUN West Virginia Good 1913 113 200
PECKS RUN West Virginia Fair 1914 112 30
MIDDLE FORK RIVER West Virginia Fair 1914 112 10
LAUREL RUN West Virginia Fair 1914 112 250
STEWART RUN West Virginia Fair 1914 112 3,200
ELK CREEK West Virginia Fair 1914 112 30
ELK CREEK West Virginia Fair 1914 112 30
Pierce Run West Virginia Fair 1914 112 90
ROBINSON FORK West Virginia Poor 1914 112 650
MEATHOUSE FORK West Virginia Fair 1914 112 10
DOE RUN West Virginia Poor 1914 112 100
GRASSLICK CREEK West Virginia Poor 1914 112 600
LEADING CREEK West Virginia Fair 1914 112 20
STONECOAL CREEK West Virginia Fair 1914 112 150
FLAT RUN West Virginia Fair 1914 112 1,000
SECOND CREEK West Virginia Fair 1914 112 498
SOUTH FORK SLEEPY CREEK West Virginia Poor 1914 112 10
Longs Run West Virginia Fair 1914 112 150
FIVE & TWENTYMILE CREEK West Virginia Fair 1914 112 500
MYERS FORK OF GOOSE CK. West Virginia Fair 1914 112 100
NORTH FORK HUGHES RIVER West Virginia Poor 1914 112 150
SAND RUN West Virginia Fair 1914 112 10
SAND RUN West Virginia Poor 1914 112 50
RT FK OF MIDDLE FK RIVER West Virginia Fair 1914 112 20
South Fork Fishing Creek West Virginia Fair 1914 112 60
SUGAR CREEK West Virginia Fair 1915 111 100
MITCHELL RUN West Virginia Fair 1915 111 200
MITCHELL RUN West Virginia Fair 1915 111 200
SIMPSON CREEK West Virginia Fair 1915 111 80
CABIN RUN West Virginia Fair 1915 111 200
NORTH FORK LUNICE CREEK West Virginia Poor 1915 111 1,000
Hardin Run West Virginia Fair 1915 111 850
Hardin Run West Virginia Fair 1915 111 900
ROBINSON RUN West Virginia Poor 1915 111 1,200
ROBINSON RUN West Virginia Fair 1915 111 1,200
SALEM FORK West Virginia Poor 1915 111 50
FOURPOLE CREEK West Virginia Poor 1915 111 200
CUCUMBER CREEK West Virginia Fair 1915 111 200
CACAPON RIVER West Virginia Poor 1915 111 550
LITTLE BEAVER CREEK West Virginia Fair 1915 111 12,100
ISNER CREEK West Virginia Poor 1915 111 600
TYGART VALLEY RIVER West Virginia Poor 1915 111 50
KINGS RUN West Virginia Poor 1915 111 150
TAYLOR RUN West Virginia Poor 1915 111 20
LEFT FORK OF SLAB CREEK West Virginia Fair 1915 111 550
BRANCH OF DOG RUN West Virginia Fair 1915 111 80
SLATE RUN West Virginia Poor 1915 111 1,100
PECKS RUN West Virginia Fair 1915 111 80
SAND RUN West Virginia Fair 1915 111 50

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.