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Virginia bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and structural-deficiency data for every public highway bridge in Virginia — drawn straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

14,122
Public bridges
28.4%
Good condition
3.0%
Poor condition
3.0%
Structurally deficient

Total Bridges

14,122

Public highway bridges in Virginia

Good Condition

28.4%

4,016 bridges rated 7-9

-21.6pp vs 50% benchmark

Poor Condition

3.0%

428 bridges rated 0-4

Structurally Deficient

3.0%

428 bridges flagged for repair priority

-4.0pp vs national avg 7.0%

Virginia vs national bridge condition

Virginia — Good condition share 28.4%
National avg

Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).

Virginia — Structurally deficient share 10.1%
National avg

Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.

Condition Distribution

Bridge inventory deck-condition mix — Virginia (FHWA NBI)

Virginia28.437898314686304%50.20535334938394%GoodFairPoorStructurally Deficient
Bridge inventory deck-condition mix — Virginia (FHWA NBI)

Counties (131)

Accomack 31 Albemarle 262 Alexandria city 29 Alleghany 197 Amelia 58 Amherst 157 Appomattox 68 Arlington 183 Augusta 358 Bath 73 Bedford 204 Bland 122 Botetourt 202 Bristol city 34 Brunswick 152 Buchanan 283 Buckingham 72 Buena Vista city 18 Campbell 153 Caroline 107 Carroll 161 Charles City 22 Charlotte 97 Charlottesville city 24 Chesapeake city 187 Chesterfield 322 Clarke 38 Colonial Heights city 9 Covington city 8 Craig 60 Culpeper 99 Cumberland 39 Danville city 50 Dickenson 76 Dinwiddie 151 Emporia city 7 Essex 37 Fairfax 751 Fairfax city 7 Falls Church city 5 Fauquier 229 Floyd 116 Fluvanna 55 Franklin 174 Frederick 168 Fredericksburg city 18 Galax city 5 Giles 96 Gloucester 21 Goochland 87 Grayson 145 Greene 49 Greensville 92 Halifax 161 Hampton city 50 Hanover 161 Harrisonburg city 34 Henrico 352 Henry 135 Highland 53 Hopewell city 5 Isle of Wight 79 James City 60 King George 30 King William 32 King and Queen 32 Lancaster 9 Lee 153 Lexington city 8 Loudoun 442 Louisa 93 Lunenburg 88 Lynchburg city 80 Madison 80 Manassas Park city 3 Manassas city 13 Martinsville city 10 Mathews 5 Mecklenburg 160 Middlesex 10 Montgomery 196 Nelson 136 New Kent 60 Newport News city 60 Norfolk city 199 Northampton 12 Northumberland 16 Norton city 13 Nottoway 67 Orange 71 Page 96 Patrick 145 Petersburg city 41 Pittsylvania 267 Portsmouth city 50 Powhatan 35 Prince Edward 82 Prince George 132 Prince William 303 Pulaski 105 Radford city 2 Rappahannock 87 Richmond 23 Richmond city 125 Roanoke 204 Roanoke city 88 Rockbridge 255 Rockingham 288 Russell 136 Salem city 17 Scott 138 Shenandoah 213 Smyth 190 Southampton 145 Spotsylvania 102 Stafford 112 Staunton city 18 Suffolk city 132 Surry 31 Sussex 105 Tazewell 204 Virginia Beach city 119 Warren 81 Washington 186 Waynesboro city 19 Westmoreland 22 Williamsburg city 12 Winchester city 8 Wise 165 Wythe 181 York 122

Virginia vs nearby ranks

Adjacent states on the structurally deficient leaderboard (lower share = better)

States are ranked by share of bridges flagged structurally deficient — the FHWA classification for any span where deck, superstructure, or substructure carries a condition rating of 4 or below. Lower percentages indicate stronger maintenance funding and inspection follow-through. States here sit immediately above and below Virginia on the same metric.

50

Vermont

2.62% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$2,936

12

Florida

2.75% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$12,892
Selected

51

Virginia

3.03% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$14,122

01

Alabama

3.35% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$13,471

27

Minnesota

3.63% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$11,969

Bridges Needing Most Attention in Virginia

Six lowest-condition bridges in Virginia, ranked by composite NBI rating. Each is inspected at least every 24 months.

Booth Branch Rd.

Poor

Over: Slate Creek

.01BoothBr;.01BendSlateCk, Buchanan, VA

Built 1932 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 260

WILKINSON ROAD

Poor

Over: CHAMBERLAINS BED CREEK

1.33 Fr 627 & 2.11 To 645, Dinwiddie, VA

Built 1964 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 652

GLEAVES ROAD

Structurally Deficient

Over: CRIPPLE CREEK

.60M TO 646 & .60M TO 602, Wythe, VA

Built 1948 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 178

PATTERSON MILL LN.

Poor

Over: STOCKTON CREEK

0.80 FR 250/0.83 TO 688, Albemarle, VA

Built 1932 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 161

Old Massies Crn Rd

Poor

Over: Battle Run

.30 Fr 211E & .15 To 211W, Rappahannock, VA

Built 1914 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 21

LYNHAVEN AVENUE

Structurally Deficient

Over: BROAD ROCK CREEK

.25 TERMNL A .20 BELLMEAD, Richmond city, VA

Built 1949 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 716

All Bridges in Virginia

I-95 SBL

Fair

Over: Galley Swamp

1.60 Mi To Route 40, Sussex, VA

Built 1980 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 19,764

I-95 NBL

Fair

Over: Stream

0.54 Mi Fr Route 602, Sussex, VA

Built 1980 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 20,071

I-95 SBL

Fair

Over: Stream

0.60 Mi To Route 646, Sussex, VA

Built 1980 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 19,380

I-95 NBL

Fair

Over: Stream

0.60 Mi Fr Route 646, Sussex, VA

Built 1980 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 19,635

Cabin Point Road

Fair

Over: Branch Joseph Swamp

4.50 from 35/1.60 to 625, Sussex, VA

Built 1974 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 554

Cabin Point Road

Fair

Over: Dobie Swamp

2.80 TO 35 / 3.30 TO 625, Sussex, VA

Built 1974 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 554

Cabin Point Road

Fair

Over: Gosee Swamp

1.80 fr 623/0.60 to 638, Sussex, VA

Built 1979 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 616

Spring Mill Road

Fair

Over: Spring Mill Pond

1.00 fr 604/0.05 to 614, Sussex, VA

Built 1948 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 108

Harrell Mill Road

Fair

Over: Harrells Mill

0.35 fr 633/0.95 to 606, Sussex, VA

Built 1984 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 60

Beef Steak Road

Fair

Over: Pigeon Swamp

1.70 to 625/1.51 to 651, Sussex, VA

Built 1973 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 177

Beef Steak Road

Fair

Over: Black Swamp

2.70 to 625/0.50 to 651, Sussex, VA

Built 1973 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 177

Courtland Road

Fair

Over: Wildcat Swamp

1.55 from 600/0.90 to 620, Sussex, VA

Built 1979 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 820

Peters Bridge Road

Fair

Over: Raccoon Creek

.30 from 735/2.85 to 632, Sussex, VA

Built 1969 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 199

Stokes Road

Fair

Over: Spring Creek

.95 from 631/.30 to 644, Sussex, VA

Built 1967 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 180

Sussex Ave

Fair

Over: Trib Seacock Swamp

0.09 fr 714/ 0.05 to 460, Sussex, VA

Built 1962 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 763

Courthouse Road

Fair

Over: Hunting Quarter Creek

1.80 fr 634/0.60 to 642, Sussex, VA

Built 1962 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 851

Sussex Drive

Fair

Over: Trib Nottoway River

0.40 Mi Fr Route 640, Sussex, VA

Built 1934 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 2,375

I-95 & Route 301

Fair

Over: Stream

0.66 Mi Fr Route 648, Sussex, VA

Built 1980 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 38,884

Old Forty Road

Fair

Over: Andersons Branch

2.05 MI 735/0.1 MI 642, Sussex, VA

Built 1998 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 231

ROUTE 19/460

Fair

Over: PLUM CREEK

.65 FR 19B-1.15 TO ALT.16, Tazewell, VA

Built 1974 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 8,628

ROUTE 19/460

Fair

Over: POUNDING MILL BRANCH

2.30TO460 & 8.50TO19BUS, Tazewell, VA

Built 1960 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 9,473

ROUTE 19

Fair

Over: KATIE BRANCH

2.31 TO 460W; 0.70 FR.609, Tazewell, VA

Built 1962 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 10,643

RTE 19 NBL/460 EBL

Fair

Over: CLINCH RIVER

11.53WCLBlue;1.60ECLTaze, Tazewell, VA

Built 1968 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 4,298

ROUTE 61

Fair

Over: COX BRANCH

6.14 TO 19&7.82 FR BLAND, Tazewell, VA

Built 1958 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 590

ROUTE 61

Fair

Over: CLEAR FORK

6.63 TO 19&7.33 FR BLAND, Tazewell, VA

Built 1932 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 590

ROUTE 61

Fair

Over: FORK CLINCH RV

1.55 TO19B&12.32 FR BLAN, Tazewell, VA

Built 1963 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 2,989

ROUTE 0460

Fair

Over: STREAM

1.35 Fr. 720-0.10 To WVL, Tazewell, VA

Built 1979 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 16,253

FreestoneValleyRd

Fair

Over: MOUNTAIN STREAM

4.70 FR 766& 0.55 TO 743, Tazewell, VA

Built 1957 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 295

ROUTE 609

Fair

Over: KATIE BRANCH

1.16M TO 814 & .05M TO 19, Tazewell, VA

Built 1973 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 3,173

AMONATE ROAD

Fair

Over: INDIAN CREEK

5.46 Fr 643-0.02 To 627, Tazewell, VA

Built 1966 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 271

ROUTE 627

Fair

Over: INDIAN CREEK

1.0M TO 636 & .05M TO 630, Tazewell, VA

Built 1964 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 856

ROUTE 627

Fair

Over: INDIAN CREEK

.95M TO 626 & .70M TO 630, Tazewell, VA

Built 1966 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 713

ROUTE 627

Fair

Over: INDIAN CREEK

1.30M TO 630 &.35M TO 626, Tazewell, VA

Built 1966 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 713

ROUTE 627

Fair

Over: INDIAN CREEK

.15M TO 626 & 1.5M TO 630, Tazewell, VA

Built 1966 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 713

ROUTE 627

Fair

Over: INDIAN CREEK

.25M TO 626 & .15M TO 626, Tazewell, VA

Built 1967 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 503

ROUTE 0627

Fair

Over: INDIAN CREEK

.03M TO 630 & .07M TO 630, Tazewell, VA

Built 1967 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 35

ROUTE 636

Fair

Over: DRY FORK CREEK

1.0M TO 639 & .10M TO 637, Tazewell, VA

Built 1965 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 79

ST CLAIRS CROSSING

Fair

Over: WRIGHT VALLEY CREEK

0.10 FR. 650; 0.15 TO 19N, Tazewell, VA

Built 1989 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,973

Johson Br. Road

Fair

Over: DICKS CREEK

0.07 FR. 810; 0.00 TO 641, Tazewell, VA

Built 1968 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 118

ROUTE 0651

Fair

Over: NORTH FORK CLINCH RIVER

.68M TO 19 & .00M TO 649, Tazewell, VA

Built 1968 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,399

TIP TOP RD.

Fair

Over: MUD FORK CREEK

1.80 Fr 653;0.10 To 643E, Tazewell, VA

Built 1988 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 167

ROUTE 0676

Fair

Over: DRY FORK CREEK

0.0 FRRT775;.02TORT711, Tazewell, VA

Built 1960 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 72

Back Ally Dr.

Fair

Over: DRY FORK CREEK

.03 FRRT637;.15 TOENDMAIN, Tazewell, VA

Built 1955 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 6

19/460 (VA. AVE.)

Fair

Over: BEAVER POND CREEK

0.80WVA SL 0.10 GRAHAM A, Tazewell, VA

Built 1932 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 669

RAILROAD AVE.

Fair

Over: BIG CREEK

1.02 RT 460;0.16 NCL RICH, Tazewell, VA

Built 1969 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,839

STEELBURG HWY NBL

Fair

Over: LITTLE RIVER

2.65 FR RCL - .02 TO 609, Tazewell, VA

Built 1994 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 4,519

IS 264 EBL & WBL

Fair

Over: Trib Wolfsnare Creek

0.52 Mile fr London Br Rd, Virginia Beach city, VA

Built 1967 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 66,372

BUCKS MILL RD

Fair

Over: PASSAGE CREEK

1.15 TO 616 - 0.96 TO 626, Warren, VA

Built 1932 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 43

BENTONVILLE RD

Fair

Over: GOONEY CREEK

1.06 TO 631 - 0.00 TO 649, Warren, VA

Built 1918 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 281

HOWELLSVILLE RD

Fair

Over: VENUS BRANCH

2.00 TO 721 - 0.08 TO 685, Warren, VA

Built 1976 Load: 32.7 t ADT: 1,812

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