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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockfish River | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,943 |
| Poplar Camp Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 152 |
| Joint Crack Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 273 |
| Big Widgeon Creek | Virginia | Good | 1949 | 77 | 273 |
| Sandy River | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 214 |
| Sandy River | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 176 |
| Little Sandy River | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 263 |
| N Fork Thornton River | Virginia | Good | 1949 | 77 | 286 |
| ROANOKE RIVER & NS RWY | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 9,789 |
| Branch Roanoke River | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 715 |
| Br Roanoke River | Virginia | Good | 1949 | 77 | 702 |
| HAYS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 974 |
| RUNION CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 5,828 |
| HOLMANS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,814 |
| MULBERRY RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 7,953 |
| LAUREL FORK | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 236 |
| MUDLICK CK | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 16,577 |
| COAL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,220 |
| LAUREL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 5,911 |
| SHORTS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,075 |
| BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 314 |
| BROAD ROCK CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 716 |
| COLORADO ST O NS RWY @ | Virginia | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 14,974 |
| Cohoon Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 695 |
| Back (Chapel) Swamp | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 25 |
| ABRAMS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 12,996 |
| CLINCH RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,292 |
| CLINCH RIVER | Virginia | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,407 |
| SPOUT RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 8,222 |
| VA ROUTE 56 | Virginia | Good | 1949 | 77 | 400 |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON PKWY | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 85,416 |
| BOUNDARY CHANNEL DRIVE | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 126,751 |
| GEO WASH MEMORIAL PKWY | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 64,059 |
| HARDWARE RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 986 |
| LITTLE IVY CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 744 |
| BR MOREY CRK.(SPILLWAY) | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 649 |
| JACKSON RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,847 |
| DEEP CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 102 |
| FLAT CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 419 |
| BUCKSKIN CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 148 |
| Mill Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 183 |
| Rutledge Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 467 |
| Stonewall Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 108 |
| Buck Creek | Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 305 |
| David Creek | Virginia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 546 |
| CHRISTIANS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,774 |
| WET WEATH TRIB MOSSY CK | Virginia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,755 |
| LITTLE BACK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 357 |
| BACK CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 357 |
| WILSON CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 111 |
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.