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.

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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.