Historic Bridges in Massachusetts

1,481 bridges built before 1951 in Massachusetts still in service today.

Bridges Built Before 1951

The United States has 1,481 bridges in Massachusetts built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
PRIEST BROOK Massachusetts Good 1910 116 2
WATER SHINGLE ISL RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1910 116 1,214
WATER MILLERS RIVER Massachusetts Good 1910 116 33
WATER N NASHUA RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1910 116 8,858
WATER GREEN RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1910 116 5,200
WATER ASSABET RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1910 116 3,900
WATER SAWMILL RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1910 116 650
RR BMRR Massachusetts Fair 1910 116 2,285
WATER RIVER MEADOW BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1910 116 10,969
WATER WESTERN CANAL Massachusetts Poor 1910 116 3,500
WATER WADING RIVER Massachusetts Poor 1910 116 4,714
RR CSX Massachusetts Fair 1910 116 1,300
WATER POCKSHA POND Massachusetts Fair 1910 116 714
WATER QUABOAG RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1910 116 13,981
WATER NASHUA RIVER TRIB Massachusetts Fair 1910 116 13,807
RR MBTA/BMRR Massachusetts Fair 1910 116 14,800
RR BMRR SPUR Massachusetts Fair 1910 116 5,825
WATER QUINEBAUG RIVER Massachusetts Good 1910 116 13,925
WATER STILLWATER RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1910 116 300
RR CSX Massachusetts Good 1910 116 387
WATER BEAVER BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1910 116 32,720
WATER WORTHINGTON BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1911 115 8,664
WATER WASHNGTN MTN BROOK Massachusetts Poor 1911 115 2,925
WATER FACTORY BROOK Massachusetts Poor 1911 115 300
WATER E BR HOUSATONIC R Massachusetts Poor 1911 115 16,642
RR MBTA/BMRR Massachusetts Poor 1911 115 27,350
WATER SEVEN MILE RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1911 115 15,292
WATER WILLETT POND OTLT Massachusetts Good 1911 115 3,429
OTHER CENTRAL RAIL TRAIL Massachusetts Fair 1911 115 7,758
OTHER CENTRAL RAIL TRAIL Massachusetts Fair 1911 115 5,431
COMB CHARLES RV Massachusetts Fair 1912 114 24,100
RR (ABANDONED) Massachusetts Fair 1912 114 500
WATER MERRIMACK CANAL Massachusetts Fair 1912 114 6,500
WATER SPICKET RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1912 114 10,518
WATER NEMASKET RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1912 114 1,552
WATER WEST RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1912 114 10,157
WATER WESTFIELD BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1912 114 129
WATER ALEWIFE BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1913 113 650
WATER BLACKSTONE CANAL Massachusetts Fair 1913 113 9,440
TR BLUE LINE Massachusetts Fair 1913 113 34,400
WATER SALISBURY BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1913 113 1,600
WATER SALISBURY BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1913 113 12,672
WATER SWIFT RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1913 113 2,071
WATER WESTERN CANAL Massachusetts Fair 1913 113 3,700
RR MBTA/BMRR Massachusetts Fair 1913 113 2,450
RR MBTA/BMRR Massachusetts Fair 1913 113 5,125
RR MBTA/BMRR Massachusetts Fair 1913 113 3,425
WATER E BR HOUSATONIC R Massachusetts Fair 1913 113 4,267
WATER SW BR HOUSATONIC R Massachusetts Fair 1913 113 11,151
WATER SW BR HOUSATONIC R Massachusetts Good 1913 113 1,655

About Historic Bridge Data

Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.