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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
ARNOLDS CREEK Virginia Fair 1930 96 2,445
MATT RIVER Virginia Fair 1930 96 2,915
FALLS RUN Virginia Fair 1930 96 1,111
PINE HILL CREEK Virginia Fair 1930 96 5,375
POUND RIVER Virginia Fair 1930 96 5,730
POWELL RIVER Virginia Good 1930 96 235
STONY FORK Virginia Fair 1930 96 725
STREAM Virginia Good 1930 96 1,115
STREAM Virginia Fair 1930 96 1,115
CRIPPLE CREEK Virginia Fair 1930 96 190
BEAVER CREEK Virginia Fair 1930 96 3,216
BEAVER CREEK Virginia Fair 1930 96 4,775
BEAVER CREEK Virginia Fair 1930 96 43
BEAVER CREEK Virginia Poor 1930 96 5,234
LOWRY RUN Virginia Fair 1930 96 3,300
NS Railway&Lanier Ave Virginia Fair 1930 96 1,890
MILL RACE Virginia Fair 1930 96 250
Blackwater Creek Virginia Fair 1930 96 3,350
Tinker Creek Virginia Fair 1930 96 40,023
STREAM Virginia Poor 1930 96 10
SPRING HOLLOW RUN Virginia Fair 1930 96 1
Rocky Creek Virginia Fair 1931 95 5,764
Piney River Virginia Fair 1931 95 752
JUDITH CREEK @ BOONSBORO Virginia Fair 1931 95 2,610
Purgatory Creek Virginia Fair 1931 95 2,246
Renick Run Virginia Fair 1931 95 880
TOTARO CREEK Virginia Fair 1931 95 4,423
Whispering Creek Virginia Fair 1931 95 2,631
Brick Kiln Branch Virginia Fair 1931 95 781
GOLDENVALE CREEK Virginia Fair 1931 95 5,606
COURTHOUSE CREEK Virginia Fair 1931 95 2,013
Roanoke Creek Virginia Fair 1931 95 2,899
Bluestone Creek Virginia Fair 1931 95 2,258
CUNNINGHAM CREEK Virginia Good 1931 95 5,617
Stanardsville Run Virginia Fair 1931 95 2,395
NS Railway Virginia Fair 1931 95 2,757
ALMOND CREEK Virginia Fair 1931 95 2,032
JACKSON RIVER Virginia Fair 1931 95 510
S BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER Virginia Fair 1931 95 1,314
STRAIT CREEK Virginia Fair 1931 95 1,314
E BRANCH STRAIT CREEK Virginia Poor 1931 95 1,314
MUDDY CREEK Virginia Fair 1931 95 11,669
INDIAN CREEK Virginia Good 1931 95 1,345
DRAGON RUN Virginia Poor 1931 95 5,276
Black Creek Virginia Fair 1931 95 1,213
CHICKAHOMINY RIVER Virginia Fair 1931 95 4,071
Madison Run Virginia Fair 1931 95 2,031
Ararat River Virginia Fair 1931 95 536
NS Railway Virginia Fair 1931 95 2,380
Grade Crossing Virginia Poor 1931 95 2,379

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.