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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALFPASTURE RIVER | Virginia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,298 |
| ROSE CK @ LAWRENCEVILLE | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,050 |
| Buffalo Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 781 |
| Little Reed Island Creek | Virginia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,751 |
| Cub Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 804 |
| KINGSLAND CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 16,558 |
| Paint Bank Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 322 |
| Willis River | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 875 |
| CSX ABAND ROW | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,150 |
| Stream | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 509 |
| FOX CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,376 |
| WILSON CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,376 |
| BIG WILSON CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 1,537 |
| MILL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,376 |
| FALLING CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 9,636 |
| CSX TRANSP | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 9,636 |
| POWELL RIVER | Virginia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 5,457 |
| PASS RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,297 |
| DRY RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 6,098 |
| NS RAILWAY | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,140 |
| CAPON RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,211 |
| STONY RUN | Virginia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,820 |
| ELK GARDEN CK @ ROSEDALE | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,849 |
| ELK GARDEN CK @-ROSEDALE | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,886 |
| TOMS BROOKS @ TOMS-BROOK | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 7,454 |
| STONY CREEK @ EDINBURG | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,921 |
| MILL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,158 |
| MINE RUN | Virginia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 829 |
| LITTLE PASSAGE CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 932 |
| BLUESTONE RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,405 |
| BLUESTONE RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,405 |
| SOUTH FORK POWELL RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 13,041 |
| Dan River | Virginia | Good | 1934 | 92 | 6,650 |
| NS RWY | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 7,971 |
| Wiley Dr.& Rke. River | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 8,360 |
| CSX RAILWAY | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 18,294 |
| Ball Trip Run | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 821 |
| Trib Nottoway River | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,375 |
| NORTH FORK BACK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 250 |
| BIG MARYS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 50 |
| BACK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 200 |
| SW BRANCH BACK RIVER | Virginia | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 1,000 |
| MILLER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,554 |
| TOTIER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,554 |
| BUCKINGHAM & MECHUNK CRK | Virginia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,940 |
| Horsley Creek | Virginia | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 41 |
| Crane Creek | Virginia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 55 |
| JENNINGS BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,298 |
| JENNINGS BRANCH | Virginia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,298 |
| CHRISTIANS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,901 |
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.