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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTNUT CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 5,699 |
| CHESTNUT CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 5,117 |
| NS Railroad | Virginia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 7,586 |
| Colorado Street | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 14,974 |
| RTE. 460 & NS RAILWAY | Virginia | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 37,332 |
| RTE 166 & U # 1808 | Virginia | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 1,707 |
| COLONIAL PKWY | Virginia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 5,343 |
| CSX ABAND ROW | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,150 |
| SKIDMORE FORK | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 250 |
| NORTH RIVER | Virginia | Good | 1948 | 78 | 70 |
| NORTH RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 70 |
| NORTH CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| NORTH CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| NORTH CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| NORTH CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| NORTH CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| BALLINGER CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1949 | 77 | 199 |
| Beck Creek | Virginia | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 248 |
| Wreck Island Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 292 |
| MOFFETTS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,755 |
| ELK RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,755 |
| JENNINGS BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,298 |
| BUFFALO CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,694 |
| BIG WALKER CK | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 452 |
| CONAWAY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 847 |
| DISMAL RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 210 |
| Pores Branch | Virginia | Good | 1949 | 77 | 75 |
| Mill Creek #2 | Virginia | Good | 1949 | 77 | 90 |
| Mill Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 90 |
| Mill Creek #1 | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 149 |
| GREAT BRANCH CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 11,290 |
| Sinking Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 455 |
| Tharp Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 657 |
| Otter Creek | Virginia | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 657 |
| SINKING CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 636 |
| CABIN CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 601 |
| M FORK HELTON CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 601 |
| BIG WILSON CK @-VOLNEY | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 430 |
| CABIN CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 601 |
| HELTON CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 601 |
| GLADY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 5,920 |
| Rippin Run | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 637 |
| W Fork Terrible Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 631 |
| HORSESWAMP CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 6,068 |
| LITTLE WESTHAM CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 26,981 |
| Grassy Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 10,420 |
| BROAD RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 71,111 |
| NORTH FORK BEAVERDAM CK. | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 58 |
| Deep Creek | Virginia | Good | 1949 | 77 | 130 |
| NORTH END BRANCH | Virginia | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 6,559 |
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.