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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.