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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Fork Roanoke River | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,894 |
| South Fork Roanoke River | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,894 |
| Brake Branch | Virginia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 8,687 |
| North Fork Tye River | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 82 |
| NS RAILWAY | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,904 |
| SF SHENANDOAH RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,218 |
| ROCKY FORD CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,036 |
| NS Railroad | Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 4,041 |
| Vaughan Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 242 |
| SECOND SWAMP | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,719 |
| BLACKWATER SWAMP | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,719 |
| JOSEPH SWAMP | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 425 |
| LITTLE BULL RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10,141 |
| KETTLE RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,857 |
| KETTLE RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| Piney River | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| Hughes River | Virginia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 54 |
| Hittles Mill Stream | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 330 |
| Barnhart Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,124 |
| Back Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 383 |
| Catawba Creek | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 683 |
| SOUTH RIVER | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,003 |
| HAWKSBILL CREEK | Virginia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 104 |
| TRIB DRY RIVER | Virginia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 624 |
| MADISON RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 161 |
| SWORDS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,372 |
| HUTTON CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,109 |
| Nottoway River | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 399 |
| LITTLE TUMBLING CREEK | Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 295 |
| WOLFE MARSH RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 388 |
| STRAIGHT BRANCH | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 528 |
| LAUREL CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,995 |
| GALENA CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,675 |
| GALENA CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,675 |
| HOLMES RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 170,075 |
| JACKSON RIVER | Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 2,969 |
| STREAM | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| MURRAY RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 238 |
| PETERS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 13,447 |
| LEWIS CK & RTE 254 | Virginia | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,486 |
| LEWIS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,457 |
| Mill Swamp | Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 67 |
| ABRAMS CREEK | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 31,328 |
| CLINCH RIVER | Virginia | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 2,310 |
| NS RAILWAY | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 9,107 |
| NS RAILWAY | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 9,107 |
| MURRAY RUN | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 19,836 |
| Rte 11 | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,003 |
| POTOMAC RIVER & OHIO DR. | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,374 |
| Brch of Chicahommy River | Virginia | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 12,018 |
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.