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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO BUSINESS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 760 |
| ELKINS BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,315 |
| Little George Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 111 |
| Big Reed Island Creek | Virginia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 169 |
| Glade Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,238 |
| Grassy Creek | Virginia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 105 |
| Mill Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 566 |
| Branch Cedar Run | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 969 |
| NS RAILWAY | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 13,520 |
| NS Railway & Rte 805 | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 8,648 |
| CROMWELLS RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 8,145 |
| Branch Elk Run | Virginia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 415 |
| BALLINGER CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 108 |
| HARDWARE RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 502 |
| STREAM | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,829 |
| Toots Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,922 |
| PASSAPATANZY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,894 |
| STREAM | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,894 |
| TASTINE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 195 |
| Fork Creek | Virginia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 426 |
| MODEST CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,442 |
| BURKE MILL STREAM | Virginia | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 13,944 |
| WINDSOR SHADES CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,815 |
| Norfolk Southern Railway | Virginia | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 124 |
| EAST HAWKSBILL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 688 |
| LITTLE WIDGEON CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 273 |
| Dan River | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 772 |
| Clarks Creek | Virginia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,757 |
| Banister River | Virginia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 10,514 |
| Old Womans Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 437 |
| BAILEYS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 9,822 |
| N Fork Thornton River | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 158 |
| North Fork Roanoke River | Virginia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 67 |
| Roanoke River | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 160 |
| Branch Back Creek | Virginia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,027 |
| MARL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,446 |
| CHILDRESS CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 611 |
| COOKS CK @ MT CRAWFORD | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 11,820 |
| HONEY RUN | Virginia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,790 |
| LEWIS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 6,977 |
| COVE CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 185 |
| Angelico Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 7,249 |
| Spring Mill Pond | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 108 |
| CROOKED RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,819 |
| WEST RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,010 |
| CRIPPLE CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 178 |
| Sandy Creek | Virginia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 12,248 |
| Sandy River | Virginia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 11,624 |
| Beaver Branch | Virginia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 18,825 |
| Fall Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 15,614 |
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.