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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOTTOWAY RV (SPILLWAY) | Virginia | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 1,392 |
| REEDY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 4,653 |
| Rock Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,613 |
| NS RAILWAY @ BOYCE | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 6,463 |
| Johns Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 147 |
| Indian Run | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 8,071 |
| Hungry Run | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 69 |
| Branch of Nicholas Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,862 |
| Maggodee Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 4,952 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 4,440 |
| BAILEYS CK @ CURLES-NECK | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,847 |
| RF&P RR (ABANDONED) | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,664 |
| POWELL RV & RT 633@P-GAP | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 6,952 |
| MILLTOWN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 6,399 |
| BUTCHERS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 971 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 102 |
| Branch of Rapidan River | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 483 |
| Beaverdam Run | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 693 |
| Allens Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 196 |
| Black Walnut Run | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 106 |
| BLACKWATER SWAMP | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 9,730 |
| TWO MILE RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,921 |
| MADISON RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,921 |
| FALL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 36,231 |
| Warwick Swamp | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 12,182 |
| CALLAHAN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,377 |
| POWELL RIVER | Virginia | Good | 1942 | 84 | 745 |
| LITTLE REED ISLAND CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,357 |
| Fall Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,323 |
| APPERSN DR O ROANOKE RV | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 11,885 |
| Lake Meade | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 8,465 |
| ROANOKE ST O WALNUT BR | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 10,927 |
| HALFWAY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,183 |
| RAVINE | Virginia | Good | 1942 | 84 | 400 |
| Clark Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 3,530 |
| POCOSHOCK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 749 |
| OPEQUON CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 5,898 |
| Branch of Hughes River | Virginia | Poor | 1943 | 83 | 27 |
| TURLEY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 14,182 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 14,182 |
| HAMLIN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 1,920 |
| RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER @ | Virginia | Poor | 1943 | 83 | 37,586 |
| CNW RAILWAY & CURLEW DR | Virginia | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 43,684 |
| CSX RAILWAY | Virginia | Poor | 1943 | 83 | 23,000 |
| ROANOKE RIVER | Virginia | Good | 1943 | 83 | 5,886 |
| N FORK HOLSTON RIVER | Virginia | Good | 1943 | 83 | 20,812 |
| NEW RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 400 |
| RD B OF RT I-395 U #2026 | Virginia | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 21,670 |
| Sumerduck Run | Virginia | Good | 1944 | 82 | 145 |
| South Run | Virginia | Good | 1944 | 82 | 4,458 |
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.