Records of land transactions which were made in the first quarter of the 18th century suggest that a significant agricultural community already existed in the area by that period.

The village was formally recognized in 1810, when an Act of the Assembly was passed to establish its name as "Bridgeville".

Early 19th century industries included a water-powered mill, tanyard, charcoal furnace, and fruit-drying business.

The growth of the town accelerated greatly upon the arrival of the Delaware Railroad in Bridgeville in 1856.

[6] Bridgeville was named for a bridge that was built in 1730 that was located over a tributary of the Nanticoke River.

Delaware Route 404 is the main east-west highway serving Bridgeville, heading east towards Georgetown and west towards Maryland.

The two roads are concurrent for part of their route through Bridgeville as they both bypass the center of town to the north and east.

DART First State operates the Route 212 bus that connects Bridgeville with Delmar and Georgetown.