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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STREAM | Virginia | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 5,920 |
| Stypes Branch | Virginia | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 2,281 |
| TUMBLING CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 100 |
| POPES CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 47 |
| NORFOLK WAT. SUPPLY CAN | Virginia | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 8,409 |
| PARADISE CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1944 | 82 | 6,581 |
| Washington Blvd. | Virginia | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 53,218 |
| ROUTE 110 | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 13,432 |
| ROUTE 244 COLUMBIA PIKE | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 51,034 |
| STOCKTON CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 7,192 |
| STOCKTON CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 7,192 |
| WEST CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 453 |
| TRIBUTARY BUFFALO BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 3,607 |
| MIDDLE RIVER | Virginia | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 154 |
| EDISON CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1945 | 81 | 497 |
| CALFPASTURE RIVER | Virginia | Good | 1945 | 81 | 194 |
| CALFPASTURE RIVER | Virginia | Good | 1945 | 81 | 194 |
| MOFFETT CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1945 | 81 | 56 |
| SOUTH FORK BACK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 443 |
| LLOYD RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 296 |
| LLOYD RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 233 |
| Sinking Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 62 |
| Hawkins Run | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 41 |
| LYONS FORK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 107 |
| Marsh Run | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 1,386 |
| SHAW FORK | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 14 |
| BULLPASTURE RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 45 |
| Corrowaugh Swamp | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 92 |
| Stallings Creek | Virginia | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 729 |
| Branch Rattlesnake Swamp | Virginia | Good | 1945 | 81 | 268 |
| Rattlesnake Swamp | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 268 |
| Burnt Mill Swamp | Virginia | Good | 1945 | 81 | 352 |
| STONY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 24 |
| S Fork of Beautiful Run | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 1,259 |
| BLUESTONE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 86 |
| DEEP CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 237 |
| Norfolk Southern Railway | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 164 |
| NAKED CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1945 | 81 | 444 |
| GRIGG LAKE | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 393 |
| BERNARDS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 713 |
| SKINQUARTER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 496 |
| KETTLE RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 3,123 |
| TRIB NF SHEN RIVER | Virginia | Good | 1945 | 81 | 805 |
| TRIB HAWKSBILL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 310 |
| TRIB HAWKSBILL CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1945 | 81 | 282 |
| GAP RUN | Virginia | Good | 1945 | 81 | 728 |
| SHOEMAKER RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 42 |
| BENNETT RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 438 |
| PLEASANT RUN | Virginia | Good | 1945 | 81 | 434 |
| CLINCH RV @ BLACKFORD | Virginia | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 5,886 |
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.