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Infrastructure Grade
Infrastructure Report Card
3.4% of bridges in poor condition
Total Bridges
14,142
Poor Condition
485(3.4%)
Avg Bridge Age
52 yrs
Trend
Stable
| Metric | Virginia | National Avg | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| % Poor Condition | 3.4% | 6.7% | Stable |
| vs. National Average | -3.3 pts | -- | -- |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 yrs | 48 yrs | -- |
| Good or Better | 5,522(39.0%) | -- | -- |
Grade Scale
Percentage of bridges in poor condition over time. The dashed line shows the national average for comparison.
Total Bridges
14,142
Poor Condition
485(3.4%)
Average Age
52 yrs
Daily Crossings
127.9M
Good or Better
5,522(39.0%)
These bridges have at least one major component rated "5" (Fair) — one step above the poor threshold. Sorted by daily traffic to highlight highest-impact structures at risk.
| Bridge | Location | Deck | Super | Sub | Daily Traffic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-495 | Fairfax County | 5 | 6 | 6 | 227,699 |
| I-495 | Fairfax County | 6 | 5 | 5 | 214,940 |
| H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY | Fairfax County | 7 | 6 | 5 | 187,090 |
| 95 CAPITAL BELTWAY | Fairfax County | 5 | 5 | 6 | 187,024 |
| CAPITAL BELTWAY | Fairfax County | 5 | 6 | 5 | 186,746 |
| IS 264 | Virginia Beach city | 6 | 5 | 5 | 182,279 |
| I-95 (I-64) | Henrico County | 7 | 7 | 5 | 159,615 |
| ROUTE 0095 | Henrico County | 6 | 5 | 5 | 145,245 |
| ROUTE 0095 | Henrico County | 6 | 6 | 5 | 142,993 |
| IS 264 | Virginia Beach city | 6 | 5 | 5 | 139,621 |
| IS 264 | Virginia Beach city | 6 | 5 | 5 | 132,581 |
| IS 264 | Virginia Beach city | 6 | 5 | 6 | 132,581 |
| IS 264 | Virginia Beach city | 7 | 5 | 5 | 132,581 |
| Interstate 95 | Henrico County | 7 | 5 | 6 | 130,754 |
| SHIRLEY MEM.HIWAY | Arlington County | -- | 5 | 6 | 126,751 |
The 10 bridges in poorest condition, ranked by lowest sufficiency rating.
over MEHERRIN RIVER
over MIDDLE RIVER
over NS RAILWAY
over POHICK CREEK
over MF HOLSTON RIVER
over South Anna River
over CRIPPLE CREEK
over BROAD ROCK CREEK
over NS RWY
over BETHEL RESERVOIR
States with similar infrastructure profiles, ranked by percentage of bridges in poor condition.
Grading: Grades are based on the percentage of bridges classified as "poor condition." A bridge is in poor condition when at least one major component (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the NBI 0-9 scale.
Data Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Bridge Inventory (NBI). Data is updated annually. BridgeStats is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FHWA.
Watchlist Criteria: Bridges with any component rated "5" (Fair) are one step from the poor threshold of 4 and are flagged for monitoring. These bridges are not yet in poor condition but may deteriorate without maintenance.