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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N FORK NAKED CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 17 |
| MEADOW RUN | Virginia | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 48 |
| CHRISTIANS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 444 |
| SOUTH RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,278 |
| MILL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,530 |
| Glade Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 477 |
| CRAIG CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 10 |
| Bolling Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,147 |
| Goose Creek | Virginia | Good | 1925 | 101 | 94 |
| BRANCH VENABLE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 886 |
| Little Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,208 |
| Teels Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,862 |
| LITTLE RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 7,208 |
| SOUTH ANNA RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 9,636 |
| TRIB. PANTHER SKIN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 499 |
| BEAVERDAM CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 363 |
| CATOCTIN CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1925 | 101 | 57 |
| JOLLY HOLLOW CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 869 |
| Plum Creek | Virginia | Good | 1925 | 101 | 8,591 |
| Piney River | Virginia | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 25 |
| SPRING CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 275 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 237 |
| N FORK SHENANDOAH RIVER | Virginia | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 41 |
| HONEY BRANCH @ ST PAUL | Virginia | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,025 |
| NS RWY | Virginia | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 396 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 2,299 |
| LITTLE CEDAR CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 536 |
| EDISON CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 4,590 |
| MIDDLE RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 4,590 |
| NAKED CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 217 |
| MOTTO RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 10,766 |
| SOUTH RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 10,766 |
| STEVENS MILL RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 5,258 |
| POLE CAT CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 5,258 |
| LONG CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 5,065 |
| STONY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,150 |
| SAPPONY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,938 |
| CUB RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 11,522 |
| HOLMES RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 15,317 |
| CSX TRANSPORTATION | Virginia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 4,964 |
| DRY BRANCH | Virginia | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 64 |
| S FORK ROANOKE RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 4,343 |
| Brake Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 131 |
| Branch of Blue Run | Virginia | Good | 1926 | 100 | 151 |
| Ararat River | Virginia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 572 |
| SECOND SWAMP | Virginia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 8,129 |
| POWELLS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 39,004 |
| TIDE SPRING BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 70 |
| SWORDS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 62 |
| NI RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 16,898 |
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.