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.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATER MONATIQUOT RIVER | Massachusetts | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 22,900 |
| WATER DRY BROOK | Massachusetts | Good | 1929 | 97 | 2,586 |
| RR BARR (ABANDONED) | Massachusetts | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 8,280 |
| WATER JOHNSON BROOK | Massachusetts | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,810 |
| WATER WHITMANS RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,854 |
| WATER HIGHER BROOK | Massachusetts | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 10,474 |
| WATER WEWEANTIC RIVER | Massachusetts | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 9,017 |
| WATER QUABOAG RIVER | Massachusetts | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 3,103 |
| WATER CHARLES RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 20,800 |
| WATER ROBERTS MEADOW BRK | Massachusetts | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 646 |
| WATER WEWEANTIC RIVER | Massachusetts | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 8,214 |
| WATER WEST BROOK | Massachusetts | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 8,704 |
| WATER PEEBLE BROOK | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,552 |
| WATER POND BROOK | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 120 |
| WATER ROARING BROOK | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 536 |
| WATER GOLD MINE BROOK | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,716 |
| RR MBTA/BMRR | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,500 |
| WATER WAHCONAH FALLS BRK | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 9,000 |
| WATER SEGREGANSET RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,800 |
| RR BMRR | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,200 |
| WATER NASHUA RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,648 |
| WATER NORTH RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 39,000 |
| WATER HERRING RIVER | Massachusetts | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,143 |
| WATER QUINAPXT RES OTLT | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 474 |
| WATER CHICOPEE RIVER | Massachusetts | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 23,427 |
| WATER NEMASKET RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 11,143 |
| US 20 SOUTHWEST CUTOFF | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 46,980 |
| RR GWRR | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,500 |
| WATER E BR HOUSATONIC R | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 11,625 |
| WATER LAWRENCE BROOK | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 738 |
| WATER W BR FARMINGTON R | Massachusetts | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,829 |
| WATER TIDAL INLET | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,914 |
| ST 9 TURNPIKE RD | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 11,800 |
| WATER MILL RIVER | Massachusetts | Good | 1930 | 96 | 6,595 |
| WATER MERRIMACK RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15,470 |
| RR BMRR | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 42,000 |
| WATER BRIDGE MEADOW BRK | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25,465 |
| WATER WEST RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,184 |
| WATER WEST RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,900 |
| RR MBTA/BMRR | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 8,400 |
| WATER AGAWAM RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,286 |
| WATER DEPOT BROOK | Massachusetts | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| WATER ASSABET RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 53,646 |
| ST135 MILK ST | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 37,691 |
| ST 30 E MAIN ST | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30,492 |
| WATER BRADFORD BROOK | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 129 |
| WATER GREEN RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,326 |
| WATER BEAVER BROOK | Massachusetts | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,717 |
| RR PWRR | Massachusetts | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 19,645 |
| WATER WALKER BROOK | Massachusetts | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,706 |
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.