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 BEDLAM BROOK | Massachusetts | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,942 |
| WATER BACK RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,571 |
| ST 3 MEMORIAL DR | Massachusetts | Good | 1931 | 95 | 20,560 |
| WATER NEPONSET RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 800 |
| WATER SOUTH BROOK | Massachusetts | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,500 |
| WATER WEBSTER BROOK | Massachusetts | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,420 |
| WATER DWIGHT MFG CANAL | Massachusetts | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 32,500 |
| WATER CHICOPEE RIVER | Massachusetts | Good | 1931 | 95 | 33,164 |
| COMB RIVER RD&CONN RIV | Massachusetts | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 10,560 |
| WATER PHILLIPS BROOK | Massachusetts | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 300 |
| ST 9 WORCESTER RD | Massachusetts | Good | 1931 | 95 | 33,571 |
| WATER FALL RIVER | Massachusetts | Good | 1931 | 95 | 28,448 |
| WATER HOUSATONIC RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 11,312 |
| WATER NASHUA RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 13,807 |
| WATER WINNETUXET RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 647 |
| RR MBTA/CSX | Massachusetts | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 16,143 |
| ST 9 WORCESTER ST | Massachusetts | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,538 |
| WATER WACHUSETT AQUEDUCT | Massachusetts | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 10,825 |
| ST107 BROADWAY | Massachusetts | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 36,500 |
| WATER IPSWICH RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,900 |
| WATER BACON BROOK | Massachusetts | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,300 |
| WATER WILLIAMS RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,267 |
| WATER MEEKINS BROOK | Massachusetts | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,857 |
| WATER W BR MILL RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,696 |
| WATER BEAVER BROOK | Massachusetts | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 7,443 |
| RR MBTA/CSX | Massachusetts | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 7,497 |
| US 20 SW CUT OFF | Massachusetts | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 18,356 |
| WATER GREEN RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,380 |
| WATER SHAWSHEEN RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 10,600 |
| COMB AMTRAK/MBTA | Massachusetts | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 8,700 |
| TR ORANGE LINE | Massachusetts | Good | 1932 | 94 | 24,209 |
| WATER SANDERSON BROOK | Massachusetts | Good | 1932 | 94 | — |
| WATER DEERFIELD RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 17,850 |
| WATER THREE MILE RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 15,905 |
| RR MBTA | Massachusetts | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 23,017 |
| WATER BENNETT BROOK | Massachusetts | Good | 1932 | 94 | 776 |
| WATER HEMLOCK GORGE | Massachusetts | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 53,100 |
| HWY QUINOBEQUIN RD | Massachusetts | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 84,828 |
| HWY CHESTNUT ST | Massachusetts | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 82,758 |
| HWY CENTRE ST | Massachusetts | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 82,758 |
| ST 9 BOYLSTON ST | Massachusetts | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 20,302 |
| WATER PURGATORY BROOK | Massachusetts | Good | 1932 | 94 | 65,302 |
| WATER SW BR HOUSATONIC R | Massachusetts | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 10,603 |
| WATER TAUNTON RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 19,544 |
| WATER FORGE RIVER | Massachusetts | Good | 1932 | 94 | 24,357 |
| RR MBTA/BMRR | Massachusetts | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 47,457 |
| WATER WESTFIELD RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 129 |
| WATER DROWNED LAND BROOK | Massachusetts | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 129 |
| ST140 GRAFTON ST | Massachusetts | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 47,107 |
| RR CSX/MBTA | Massachusetts | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 70,344 |
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.