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
MILL CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 50
Stream Virginia Fair 1932 94 300
GWMP (SB) RAMP & BOUND Virginia Fair 1932 94 15,000
HUNTING CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 22,400
GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORI Virginia Fair 1932 94 15,700
FORT HUNT ACCESS ROAD Virginia Fair 1932 94 8,900
LITTLE HUNTING CREEK Virginia Fair 1932 94 8,900
Huff Creek Virginia Fair 1933 93 2,409
MILL CREEK (PEUMANSEND) Virginia Good 1933 93 2,753
Bear Creek Virginia Fair 1933 93 217
CRANES NEST RIVER Virginia Fair 1933 93 680
CRANES NEST RIVER Virginia Fair 1933 93 680
DOGUE CREEK Virginia Fair 1933 93 31,482
Owl Run Virginia Fair 1933 93 15,581
Mechunk Creek Virginia Fair 1933 93 3,725
OPEQUON CREEK Virginia Fair 1933 93 7,377
PEACH BOTTOM CK@-INDEPEN Virginia Fair 1933 93 1,790
Lawson Creek Virginia Fair 1933 93 4,460
Winns creek Virginia Fair 1933 93 3,662
TRIB.OF N.FORK CATOCTIN Virginia Fair 1933 93 12,017
Cove Creek Virginia Fair 1933 93 2,469
Hickory Creek Virginia Fair 1933 93 2,469
Rockcastle Creek Virginia Fair 1933 93 1,100
Pigg River Virginia Poor 1933 93 2,962
Wolfe Creek Virginia Fair 1933 93 4,025
Sandy Creek Virginia Fair 1933 93 8,051
Cherrystone Creek Virginia Fair 1933 93 1,515
APPOMATTOX RIVER Virginia Fair 1933 93 586
BULL RUN Virginia Fair 1933 93 14,838
Hazel River Virginia Fair 1933 93 1,656
Branch Hughes River Virginia Fair 1933 93 1,656
COLLIERS CREEK Virginia Fair 1933 93 45
BIG MOCCASIN CREEK Virginia Fair 1933 93 461
SLEMP CREEK Virginia Fair 1933 93 2,045
CRESSY CREEK Virginia Fair 1933 93 1,364
DICKEY CREEK Virginia Fair 1933 93 1,181
DICKEY CREEK Virginia Fair 1933 93 1,181
AUSTIN RUN Virginia Fair 1933 93 9,070
ACCAKEEK CREEK Virginia Fair 1933 93 13,612
CHOPAWAMSIC CREEK Virginia Poor 1933 93 20,738
GREENDALE CREEK Virginia Fair 1933 93 15,759
TIDES MILL STREAM Virginia Good 1933 93 5,375
STREAM Virginia Fair 1933 93 2,136
WOLF CREEK Virginia Fair 1933 93 20,182
INDIAN FIELD CREEK Virginia Fair 1933 93 5,569
KINGS CREEK Virginia Fair 1933 93 5,569
COWPASTURE RIVER Virginia Fair 1934 92 459
MIDDLE RIVER Virginia Fair 1934 92 7,770
SOUTH RIVER Virginia Fair 1934 92 7,774
DISMAL SWAMP CANAL Virginia Poor 1934 92 35,000

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.