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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE FALLS RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 21,850 |
| OLD RAPPAHANNOCK CANAL | Virginia | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 27,400 |
| BLACKS RUN | Virginia | Good | 1945 | 81 | 1,500 |
| LIEUTENANT RUN | Virginia | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 8,965 |
| SPIVEY SWAMP | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 6,007 |
| VA ROUTE 110 | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 6,460 |
| VA ROUTE 110 | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 6,120 |
| EADS STREET | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 6,460 |
| VA ROUTE 603 | Virginia | Good | 1945 | 81 | 400 |
| STROUBLES CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 80 |
| STROUBLES CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 80 |
| STROUBLES CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 80 |
| LITTLE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 600 |
| STOCKTON CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 630 |
| Glade Creek | Virginia | Good | 1946 | 80 | 388 |
| Sinking Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 58 |
| LICK FORK | Virginia | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 154 |
| Stream | Virginia | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,100 |
| Wrenns Mill Spillway | Virginia | Good | 1946 | 80 | 142 |
| DEEP CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 11 |
| POTOMAC RIVER & CSX RWY | Virginia | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 25,063 |
| Foster Creek | Virginia | Good | 1946 | 80 | 214 |
| Hughes River | Virginia | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 18 |
| LITTLE NOTTOWAY RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,933 |
| Mason Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 155 |
| EMANCIPATION HW O RTE 3 | Virginia | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 33,174 |
| HAZEL RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 33,906 |
| NNS & DD (PRIVATE) RWY | Virginia | Good | 1946 | 80 | 3,022 |
| GILLIES CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 3,740 |
| MASONS CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1946 | 80 | 19,060 |
| BLUE SUCK BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 75 |
| BLUE SUCK BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 75 |
| VA ROUTE 652 | Virginia | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 474 |
| VA ROUTE 657 | Virginia | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 474 |
| AQUIA CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,000 |
| BEAVER DAM RUN SPILLWAY | Virginia | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 1,000 |
| LUCKY RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 500 |
| GOOSE RUN | Virginia | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 500 |
| BRANCH OF CEDAR RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 500 |
| CEDAR RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 500 |
| Myra Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 15,481 |
| Maple Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,347 |
| Harvey Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,459 |
| SHINING CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1947 | 79 | 716 |
| MEHERRIN RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 716 |
| NOTTOWAY RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 714 |
| Waltons Fork | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 572 |
| ROCK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,613 |
| WINTERPOCK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,634 |
| BEAVER POND CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 5,379 |
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.