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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALKER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 112 |
| SOUTH RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 90 |
| MIDDLE RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 116 |
| MOFFETT CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 140 |
| MOFFETT CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 34 |
| TRIB NORTH RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 84 |
| ROCKY RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 463 |
| Looney Mill Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,315 |
| GREAT CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 147 |
| MILL CREEK (PEUMONSEND) | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,962 |
| FALLING CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 19,050 |
| Crooked Run | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10,181 |
| Cedar Run | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 7,530 |
| BUTTERWOOD CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 77 |
| Broad Run | Virginia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,653 |
| Broad Run | Virginia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,397 |
| Meadow Run | Virginia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,558 |
| BIG LICKINGHOLE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 532 |
| ELK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,790 |
| JUMPING CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,790 |
| Bluewing Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,781 |
| Birch Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 184 |
| STRAIT CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 158 |
| STONE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,584 |
| STONE CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 1,369 |
| LENAH RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 19,730 |
| EAST HAWKSBILL CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 242 |
| BLACK BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 14,838 |
| BRANCH OF CHESTNUT LICK | Virginia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 15,542 |
| DOGANS BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 18,488 |
| Claytor Lake | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,193 |
| Kilbys Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,656 |
| Jordan River | Virginia | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 73 |
| MILL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,376 |
| MILL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,612 |
| CALFPASTURE RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,641 |
| DRY RIVER | Virginia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,647 |
| WOLF RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 504 |
| QUAIL RUN | Virginia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 447 |
| STONY RUN | Virginia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 428 |
| BURGESS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 534 |
| TOWN RUN @ STRASBURG | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 6,925 |
| JACOBS FORK CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,379 |
| CRANES NEST RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 622 |
| DRY RUN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,640 |
| Ivy Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 9,769 |
| Blackwater Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 9,769 |
| STALEY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 11,977 |
| NANSEMOND RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25,839 |
| CSX RAILWAY | Virginia | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 11,451 |
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.