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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

MAIN AVENUE SW

Poor

Over: BENGES BRANCH

0.65 MI FROM RT 58A, Norton city, VA

Built 1932 Load: 12.7 t ADT: 2,431

LAUREL AVENUE SW

Poor

Over: BENGES BRANCH

0.01 MI FR 12TH ST, Norton city, VA

Built 1965 Load: 12.7 t ADT: 440

Gillenwater Loop

Poor

Over: BIG MOCCASIN CREEK

.08M TO 71E & .31M TO 71W, Scott, VA

Built 1932 Load: 12.7 t ADT: 35

RED STONE DR

Poor

Over: STREAM

0.02 TO 871/0.05 ENDMAINT, Scott, VA

Built 1930 Load: 12.7 t ADT: 10

ROCK SPRING ROAD

Poor

Over: EXOL SWAMP

2.5M RTE610-2.2M RTE615, King and Queen, VA

Built 1965 Load: 12.9 t ADT: 148

ROUTE 0692

Poor

Over: CRAIG CREEK

0.05-RT 311;0.20-END 692, Craig, VA

Built 1925 Load: 13.6 t ADT: 10

Chestnut Hill R705

Poor

Over: Pigg River

1.50 Rt 954; 0.35 Rt 714, Franklin, VA

Built 1968 Load: 13.6 t ADT: 1,118

VALLEY MILL RD

Poor

Over: ABRAMS CREEK

0.70 TO 1270- 0.05 TO 820, Frederick, VA

Built 1932 Load: 13.6 t ADT: 4,846

Pine Hill Road

Poor

Over: Branch of Hughes River

.30 Fr Rapp Co &.05 To600, Madison, VA

Built 1943 Load: 13.6 t ADT: 27

ROSE AVENUE SE

Poor

Over: CLEAR CREEK

.02 MILE FRM 12TH ST, Norton city, VA

Built 1932 Load: 13.6 t ADT: 58

Straightstone Ck R

Poor

Over: Trib. Straightstone Cr

1.00 TO 604 - 1.00 TO 937, Pittsylvania, VA

Built 1932 Load: 13.6 t ADT: 279

SHENANDOAH RD

Poor

Over: N FORK SHENANDOAH RIVER

0.10 DEAD END-0.23 RT 259, Rockingham, VA

Built 1925 Load: 13.6 t ADT: 41

ROUTE 806

Poor

Over: COAL CREEK

.14 m to 460& .22 m fr 67, Tazewell, VA

Built 1952 Load: 13.6 t ADT: 1,938

Lee Highway

Poor

Over: HALL CREEK

0.80 FR 767; 0.09 TO 754, Washington, VA

Built 1932 Load: 13.6 t ADT: 3,734

SOUTH 20th STREET

Poor

Over: NS RAILWAY

0.10 FR. INT W JEFFERSON, Wythe, VA

Built 1932 Load: 13.6 t ADT: 1,150

Earley Farm Road

Poor

Over: Partridge Creek

6.75-Rt.604/1.35-Rt.814, Amherst, VA

Built 1932 Load: 14.5 t ADT: 206

Riverside Inn Cir.

Poor

Over: HUNTING CREEK

0.40-RT 501;0.30-RT 776, Bedford, VA

Built 1932 Load: 14.5 t ADT: 102

Dudley Road

Poor

Over: Terrible Creek

1.10 TO 626 - 1.24 TO 501, Halifax, VA

Built 1971 Load: 14.5 t ADT: 237

Leda Road

Poor

Over: Bye Creek

1.90-Rt.753/0.70-Rt.57, Halifax, VA

Built 1964 Load: 14.5 t ADT: 244

WORLEY ROAD

Poor

Over: TABB CREEK

0.4 MILES WEST OF WEYLAND, Hampton city, VA

Built 1940 Load: 14.5 t ADT: 150

Hawk Thorn Drive

Poor

Over: STRAIGHT CREEK

0.0FR END MAIN.;0.0TO 352, Lee, VA

Built 1963 Load: 14.5 t ADT: 45

Dolly Madison Road

Poor

Over: Norfolk Southern Railway

.36From20 & .04 To Dead E, Orange, VA

Built 1948 Load: 14.5 t ADT: 124

Turlington Road

Poor

Over: Kilby Creek Spillway

1.10 TO 58 / 1.00 TO 685, Suffolk city, VA

Built 1957 Load: 14.5 t ADT: 2,327

Mill Swamp Road

Poor

Over: Stallings Creek

0.25 Miles from Route 627, Isle of Wight, VA

Built 1945 Load: 14.8 t ADT: 729

MT TORREY RD

Poor

Over: BACK CREEK

0.30 TO 625 - 0.10 TO1601, Augusta, VA

Built 1948 Load: 15.4 t ADT: 3,476

Glenview Drive

Poor

Over: Banister River

0.43 TO 750 - 0.90 TO 814, Pittsylvania, VA

Built 1984 Load: 15.4 t ADT: 124

WADES ROAD

Poor

Over: CEDAR GROVE BRANCH

0.40 TO 726 & 0.60 TO 729, Rockbridge, VA

Built 1932 Load: 16.1 t ADT: 131

Merrimac Trail

Poor

Over: Queens Creek

0.00 Mi To Williamsburg, Williamsburg city, VA

Built 1941 Load: 16.1 t ADT: 7,824

SUTHERLAND ROAD

Poor

Over: WHIPPONOCK CREEK

1.59 Fr 611 & 1.69 To 750, Dinwiddie, VA

Built 1967 Load: 16.3 t ADT: 814

N. Fork Church Rd

Poor

Over: North Fork Creek

1.10 TO 737 - 0.65 TO 734, Halifax, VA

Built 1932 Load: 16.3 t ADT: 333

Bedford Avenue

Poor

Over: NS Railway

1.22-Rt501/1.64-Rt29 A, Lynchburg city, VA

Built 1908 Load: 16.3 t ADT: 2,777

LINDALE RD

Poor

Over: WEST FORK LINVILLE CREEK

0.15 RT 721 -0.10 RT 42N, Rockingham, VA

Built 1952 Load: 16.3 t ADT: 121

DRILL RD.

Poor

Over: LEWIS CREEK

.45M TO 704 & .35M TO 639, Russell, VA

Built 1960 Load: 16.3 t ADT: 1,297

MINERAL HILL LANE

Poor

Over: BIG MOCCASIN CREEK

.35 FR 71;3.50 TO ENDMAIN, Scott, VA

Built 1932 Load: 16.3 t ADT: 103

BEAR ROCK ROAD

Poor

Over: LITTLE STONY CREEK

2.1 MI. SE ST RTE 664, Scott, VA

Built 1965 Load: 16.5 t ADT: 10

BUNCH ROAD

Poor

Over: VALLEY BRANCH

1.25 MI. SW ST HWY 18, Craig, VA

Built 1970 Load: 16.8 t ADT: 5

SUTHERLAND ROAD

Poor

Over: NAMOZINE CREEK

Amelia & Dinwiddie CL, Dinwiddie, VA

Built 1967 Load: 16.9 t ADT: 404

DAVIS COURT

Poor

Over: TUSCARORA CREEK

00.09FR15/00.03TO END, Loudoun, VA

Built 1971 Load: 17.1 t ADT: 195

PARKERSBURG TRNPK

Poor

Over: EDISON CREEK

0.79 RT 708 - 1.66 RT 833, Augusta, VA

Built 1926 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 4,590

Shepherds St , 691

Poor

Over: Wolf Creek

2.10 Rt 746; 0.10 Rt 747, Bedford, VA

Built 1932 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 65

Monroe Rd.

Poor

Over: Russell Fork

0.2-Rt. 80; 0.10-Dead End, Buchanan, VA

Built 1932 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 60

RED FLETCHER ROAD

Poor

Over: DRY CREEK

0.10 FR. 58; 1.05 TO 657, Lee, VA

Built 1938 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 250

ROUTE 0111

Poor

Over: WALNUT BRANCH

000511 0221460 B, Montgomery, VA

Built 1936 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 5,240

FAIRGROUND ROAD

Poor

Over: CLINCH RIVER

1.60 FR 19 0.05 TO 16, Tazewell, VA

Built 1923 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 2,703

GRASSY RIDGE ROAD

Poor

Over: GREEN COVE CREEK

0.90 FR 726; 2.10 TO 58, Washington, VA

Built 1932 Load: 17.2 t ADT: 56

Seacock Chapel Rd

Poor

Over: Seacock Swamp

0.20 MI. TO INT. RTE. 605, Southampton, VA

Built 1953 Load: 17.8 t ADT: 365

M.L.K. JR. BLVD.

Poor

Over: BEAVER CREEK

.15STATE ST;0.05 SCOTT ST, Bristol city, VA

Built 1930 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 5,234

Indian Creek Road

Poor

Over: Indian Creek

0.10CEDAR-RD/0.60GALLB-RD, Chesapeake city, VA

Built 1972 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 3,424

BEACH MILL ROAD

Poor

Over: TRIBUTARY OF CLARKS BR.

00.65FR681/00.02TO5671, Fairfax, VA

Built 1983 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 1,425

Callaway Rd 641

Poor

Over: Blackwater River

0.30 Rt 740; 0.50 Rt 737, Franklin, VA

Built 1932 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 1,381

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