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
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.