State profile · Below median Poor share

Virginia bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and Poor-condition data for every public highway bridge in Virginia, based on the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

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

Data updated May 2026

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 whose lowest applicable component is rated 0-4

-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 - Poor-condition share 10.1%
National avg

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

Condition Distribution

Virginia34.8%61.5%GoodFairPoor
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 by Poor-condition share (lower share = better)

States are ranked by the share of bridges whose lowest applicable component rating is 4 or below. This describes recorded condition; it does not measure funding effectiveness or live crossing safety. States here sit immediately above and below Virginia on the same metric.

VT

Vermont

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

FL

Florida

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

VA

Virginia

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

AL

Alabama

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

MN

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 the portal's composite display score. Inspection intervals are risk-based under current NBIS rules.

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

Poor

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

Poor

Over: BROAD ROCK CREEK

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

Built 1949 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 716

All Bridges in Virginia

W GREAT NECK RD

Unknown

Over: LONG CREEK CA. & BR.BY R

0.47 TO 60 /0.12AD KEEL R, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 90

NBL NORTHHAMPTON_B

Unknown

Over: ROUTE 60 (SHORE DRIVE)

0.30 TO CBBT /1.01 TO 225, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 22,315

SBL NORTHHAMPTON B

Unknown

Over: ROUTE 60 (SHORE DRIVE)

0.30CHES-BDG 1.01 225-N, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 22,315

IS 264 EBL Ramp

Unknown

Over: Baxter Road

0.29 Mi. fr. Rte. 264 EBL, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 3,600

IS 264

Unknown

Over: SR190 Witchduck Road

1.47 MI.FR.RTE.403, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 42,100

IS 264

Unknown

Over: Independence Blvd

1.27 Mile from Rte. 190, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 47,000

IS 264

Unknown

Over: Rosemont Road

2.36 MI.FR.INT.RTE. 225, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 26,950

IS 264

Unknown

Over: Plaza Trail

0.38 MI.FR.INT.RTE. 411, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 10,085

IS 264

Unknown

Over: Lynnhaven Pkwy

1.72 MI.FR.INT.RTE. 411, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 30,050

IS 264

Unknown

Over: RR & London Br Rd Ramp

0.66 MI.FR.INT.RTE. 414, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 1,000

IS 264

Unknown

Over: London Bridge Road

1.05 Mi From Rte. 414, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 17,550

IS 264 EBL Ramp

Unknown

Over: IS 264

0.30 Mi. Fr. IS 264 EBL, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 93,715

IS 264

Unknown

Over: US 58 Va Beach Blvd

2.10 MI.FR.INT.RTE. 414, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 35,750

IS 264

Unknown

Over: First Colonial Road

2.66 MI.FR.INT.RTE. 414, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 19,800

IS 264

Unknown

Over: Birdneck Road

1.46 MI.FR.INT.RTE. 408, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 22,550

Va Beach Blvd

Unknown

Over: IS 264 WBL Ramp

0.32 Miles from Route 279, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 2,600

US 58 EBL Ramp

Unknown

Over: US 58 Va Beach Blvd

0.51 Miles from Route 279, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 30,000

Shore Drive

Unknown

Over: Ferry Road and RR

0.18 TO 166 /0.05ECL NORF, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 20

IS 64 WBL

Unknown

Over: E Br Elizabeth River

1.3 MI FR INDIAN RIVER RD, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 525

IS 64 EBL

Unknown

Over: E Br Elizabeth River

0.99 MI FR INT IS 264 EBL, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 525

NBL INDEPEND. BLVD

Unknown

Over: RTE.13 NORTHAMPTON BLVD.

4.05 TO 58 / 0.55 TO 60, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 16,540

SBL INDENPEND. BLV

Unknown

Over: RTE 13 NORTHAMPTON BLVD.

4.00 TO 58 / 0.60 TO 60, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 16,540

Great Neck Rd. SBL

Unknown

Over: Broad Bay Rd & Long Cr.

0.11ADAM KEEL/0.68 TO 60, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 2,507

Great Neck Rd NBL

Unknown

Over: Broad Bay Rd & Long Cr

0.11ADAM KEEL/0.68 TO 60, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 2,507

Providence Rd WBL

Unknown

Over: IS 64 & HOV

1.37 Miles from US 13, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 103,560

Providence Rd EBL

Unknown

Over: IS 64 & HOV

1.37 Miles from US 13, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 103,560

Indian River Road

Unknown

Over: IS 64 & HOV

1.43 MI EAST OF INT US 13, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 125,000

WBL FERRELL PARKWY

Unknown

Over: SALEM ROAD

00.35MI165/1.0MIPLE VALRD, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 1,000

EBL FERRELL PARKWY

Unknown

Over: SALEM ROAD

0.35MI165/1.0MIPLES VALRD, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 1,000

FERRELL PARKWAY

Unknown

Over: RT. 165 PRINCESS ANNE RD

1.20PLEAS VLRD/0.06LYNN_R, Virginia Beach city, VA

ADT: 1,000

I-66 WBL RAMP

Unknown

Over: I-66 EBL RAMP & I-81 NBL

0.21 TO 81-0.16 TO WARREN, Warren, VA

ADT: 10,691

I-66 EBL

Unknown

Over: ROUTES 522 & 340

6.45 FREDERICK-6.50 TO 79, Warren, VA

ADT: 11,245

I-66 WBL

Unknown

Over: ROUTES 522 & 340

6.45 FREDERICK-6.50 TO 79, Warren, VA

ADT: 11,245

I-66 EBL

Unknown

Over: MARYS SHADY LN (PRIVATE)

1.20 340/522 - 5.02 TO 79, Warren, VA

ADT: 50

I-66 WBL

Unknown

Over: MARYS SHADY LN (PRIVATE)

1.20 340/522 - 5.02 TO 79, Warren, VA

ADT: 5

I-66 EBL

Unknown

Over: HAPPY CREEK RD (RT 624)

3.80 340/522 - 2.39 TO 79, Warren, VA

ADT: 3,391

I-66 WBL

Unknown

Over: HAPPY CREEK RD (RT 624)

3.80 340/522 - 2.70 TO 79, Warren, VA

ADT: 3,391

ROUTE 66 EBL

Unknown

Over: APPLE MOUNTAIN RD

6.19 TO 340 - 1.38 TO FAU, Warren, VA

ADT: 9,386

ROUTE 66 WBL

Unknown

Over: APPLE MOUNTAIN RD

6.19 TO 340 - 1.38 TO FAU, Warren, VA

ADT: 5,847

ROUTE 66 EBL

Unknown

Over: MANASSAS RUN & RTE. 647

4.83 TO 340 - 1.68 TO 79, Warren, VA

ADT: 2,678

ROUTE 66 WBL

Unknown

Over: MANASSAS RUN & RTE 647

4.83 TO 340 - 1.68 TO 79, Warren, VA

ADT: 2,367

ROUTE 66 EBL

Unknown

Over: MANASSAS RUN & RTE. 647

5.18 TO 340 - 1.33 TO 79, Warren, VA

ADT: 2,678

ROUTE 66 WBL

Unknown

Over: MANASSAS RUN & RTE. 647

5.26 TO 340 - 1.27 TO 79, Warren, VA

ADT: 2,678

I-66 WBL

Unknown

Over: FREEZELAND RD (RT 638)

1.35 TO 79 -0.04 FAUQUIER, Warren, VA

ADT: 1,700

I-66 EBL

Unknown

Over: FREEZELAND RD (RT 638)

1.35 TO 79 -0.04 FAUQUIER, Warren, VA

ADT: 1,700

I-81 NBL

Unknown

Over: WATER PLANT RD (RT 840)

0.83 SHEN -0.45 FREDERICK, Warren, VA

ADT: 283

I-81 SBL

Unknown

Over: WATER PLANT RD (RT 840)

0.83 SHEN -0.45 FREDERICK, Warren, VA

ADT: 283

SHENANDOAH SHORES

Unknown

Over: I-66 WBL

0.60FRONTROYALNCL-1.80END, Warren, VA

ADT: 28,422

SHENANDOAH SHORES

Unknown

Over: I-66 EBL

0.50FRONTROYALNCL-1.90END, Warren, VA

ADT: 7,500

RITENOUR HOLLOW RD

Unknown

Over: I-66

0.15 TO 637-0.02 TO F-225, Warren, VA

ADT: 28,144

Showing 2,351-2,400 of 14,122 bridges

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