Virginia has 14,143 bridges on public roads, according to the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. Of those, 485 are rated in poor condition — a rate of 3.4% — below the national average of 6.7%. Another 9,049 are in fair condition, while 4,609 are in good condition.
Use the interactive Virginia bridge map below to explore every bridge, color-coded by condition. Click any cluster to zoom in, then click an individual bridge for its route, structural ratings, year built, daily traffic, and last inspection date. Filter by condition using the checkboxes, or switch to satellite view to see bridges from above. For a national comparison, see the full US bridges interactive map.
Virginia Bridge Conditions by the Numbers
- 14,143 total bridges on public roads in Virginia
- 485 in poor condition (3.4%) — below the national average of 6.7%
- 9,049 in fair condition (64%)
- 4,609 in good condition (32.6%)
- Oldest bridge in the inventory: SNICKERSVILLE ROAD, built 1820
Oldest Bridges in Virginia
The oldest bridges in Virginia date back to the 1820s. The ten oldest Virginia bridges still in the national inventory:
| Route / Facility | Crosses | Year Built | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNICKERSVILLE ROAD | BEAVERDAM CREEK | 1820 | Good |
| JOHN S. MOSBY HWY. | LITTLE RIVER | 1824 | Fair |
| Buffalo Station Dr | Owens Creek | 1835 | Fair |
| Ninth Street | Kanawha | 1839 | Fair |
| JAMIESON AVE. | HOOFS RUN | 1856 | Fair |
| Waterloo Road | Rappahannock River | 1878 | Fair |
| ADEN ROAD | NS RAILWAY | 1882 | Good |
| IRON BRIDGE ROAD | MEHERRIN RIVER | 1884 | Poor |
| EAST CHILHOWIE ST | MF HOLSTON RIVER | 1885 | Poor |
| BALL PARK RD.685 | CRAIG CREEK | 1887 | Fair |
Most Concerning Virginia Bridges: Poor Condition and High Traffic
The bridges of greatest concern combine a poor structural rating with high daily traffic loads. These Virginia bridges carry the most vehicles per day while rated in poor condition:
| Route / Facility | Crosses | Daily Traffic | Year Built | Deck | Superstructure | Substructure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-95 | NS; B BROOK ST; LT RUN | 106,973 vehicles/day | 1958 | Satisfactory (6) | Poor (4) | Fair (5) |
| INTERSTATE RT.95SB | NEABSCO CREEK | 75,952 vehicles/day | 1963 | Fair (5) | Poor (4) | Fair (5) |
| ROUTE 0195 | RTE 197 & CSX TRANSP. RR | 73,235 vehicles/day | 1974 | Fair (5) | Poor (4) | Poor (4) |
| Interstate 64 | STONY RUN | 64,877 vehicles/day | 1968 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| CENTREVILLE ROAD | BULL RUN | 49,979 vehicles/day | 1980 | Fair (5) | Poor (4) | Fair (5) |
How Virginia Bridge Conditions Are Assessed
Bridge condition in the NBI is determined by ratings of three structural components — deck, superstructure, and substructure — on a scale of 0 (failed) to 9 (excellent). A bridge is classified as good when all three components score 7 or above. It is classified as poor when any component scores 4 or below. Ratings of 5 or 6 on any component with no component below 5 result in a fair classification. VDOT coordinates inspections across Virginia in line with FHWA standards, with most bridges inspected on a 24-month cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bridges in Virginia are in poor condition?
485 of Virginia’s 14,143 bridges are currently rated in poor condition by the FHWA National Bridge Inventory, a rate of 3.4%.
What is the oldest bridge in
The oldest bridge recorded in Virginia’s NBI inventory is SNICKERSVILLE ROAD, built in 1820.
What does a poor bridge rating mean?
A poor rating means at least one of a bridge’s three key structural components — deck, superstructure, or substructure — has been rated 4 or below on the NBI 0-9 scale. A rating of 4 is defined as “poor condition,” and ratings of 3, 2, 1, or 0 indicate increasingly serious deterioration. Poor-rated bridges are not necessarily unsafe or closed, but they require priority attention and monitoring.
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