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