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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMERS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 19 |
| Meherrin River | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,008 |
| NS RWY & WRIGHTS VAL CK | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,391 |
| FLINT RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 6,915 |
| Pumpkin Creek | Virginia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,000 |
| DEFENSE ROAD | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 406 |
| Sproules Run | Virginia | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 7,544 |
| TINKER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 26,638 |
| ROANOKE BLVD O MASONS CK | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 9,947 |
| ASYLUM CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 11,165 |
| PRATTS RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 15,854 |
| WALNUT BRANCH | Virginia | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 5,240 |
| BIG CEDAR CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,323 |
| Big Run | Virginia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 2,692 |
| MASON CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 19,713 |
| BROAD RUN | Virginia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 100 |
| PASSAGE CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1936 | 90 | 100 |
| NORTH FORK BACK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 250 |
| COLONIAL PARKWAY | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,009 |
| COLONIAL PARKWAY | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,185 |
| MEADOW CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,061 |
| DODD CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,061 |
| POTOMAC RIVER & RAMPS | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 12,101 |
| Statons Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 103 |
| SOUTH RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 510 |
| JACKSON RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 463 |
| Little Otter River | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,764 |
| Brush Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 157 |
| Duncan Run | Virginia | Good | 1937 | 89 | 8,071 |
| Kettle Run | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,780 |
| Branch Goose Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 492 |
| Branch Great Run | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,960 |
| Oldfield Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 9,857 |
| BRANCH FURNACE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 9,057 |
| JACKSON RV @ VANDERPOOL | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 597 |
| Powhatan Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 7,514 |
| Branch Diascund Creek | Virginia | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 345 |
| Diascund Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 345 |
| WALKERTON CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 842 |
| LANCASTR ROLLNG MILL PND | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 89 |
| SOUTH FORK CATOCTIN CK. | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 16,525 |
| Russel Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 529 |
| Beaverdam Creek | Virginia | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,907 |
| Hittles Mill Stream | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,868 |
| Jordan River | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,868 |
| CHINNS MILL POND | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,795 |
| Wolf Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 11,865 |
| ELK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 91 |
| CUB RUN | Virginia | Good | 1937 | 89 | 12,633 |
| HONE QUARRY RUN | Virginia | Good | 1937 | 89 | 768 |
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.