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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWY WESTON RD | Massachusetts | Good | 1932 | 94 | 64,137 |
| ST 9 WORCESTER ST | Massachusetts | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 37,800 |
| ST 9 WORCESTER ST | Massachusetts | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 22,887 |
| HWY CLIFF RD | Massachusetts | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 71,509 |
| RR CSX/MBTA | Massachusetts | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 13,448 |
| WATER MILLERS RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 14,094 |
| WATER CANESTO BROOK | Massachusetts | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 1,201 |
| WATER NORTH BROOK | Massachusetts | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,064 |
| RR MBTA | Massachusetts | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 22,000 |
| WATER BENNETT BROOK | Massachusetts | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 950 |
| HWY HAMMOND POND PKWY | Massachusetts | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 42,320 |
| TR GREEN LINE D | Massachusetts | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 28,300 |
| RR CSX | Massachusetts | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 18,000 |
| COMB BLUE LN & STATE RD | Massachusetts | Good | 1933 | 93 | 30,300 |
| OTHER OIL PIPE TUNNEL | Massachusetts | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 60,846 |
| OTHER OIL PIPE TUNNEL | Massachusetts | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 119,439 |
| RR MBTA/BMRR | Massachusetts | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 14,900 |
| WATER MILL RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 15,400 |
| COMB HOOSIC RIV & PARR | Massachusetts | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,287 |
| RR PWRR | Massachusetts | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 10,298 |
| WATER WARE CANAL | Massachusetts | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 3,750 |
| WATER SUDBURY RIVER | Massachusetts | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 46,700 |
| WATER SUDBURY RIVER | Massachusetts | Good | 1934 | 92 | 6,700 |
| WATER HOUSATONIC RIVER | Massachusetts | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 240 |
| WATER HOLLAND POND OTLT | Massachusetts | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 60 |
| WATER SAUGUS RIVER | Massachusetts | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 85,600 |
| US 1 | Massachusetts | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 14,930 |
| US 1 | Massachusetts | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 10,403 |
| WATER HOOSIC RIVER | Massachusetts | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 15,200 |
| WATER W BR FARMINGTON R | Massachusetts | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,328 |
| ST145 REVERE BCH PKWY | Massachusetts | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 55,630 |
| COMB ST16 & MBTA/BMRR | Massachusetts | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 54,957 |
| OTHER OIL PIPE TUNNEL | Massachusetts | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 119,439 |
| RR CSX | Massachusetts | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 35,000 |
| RR CSX (ABANDONED) | Massachusetts | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 20,285 |
| WATER N BR MILL RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,750 |
| WATER N BR MILL RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 8,017 |
| RR MBTA/BMRR | Massachusetts | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,300 |
| WATER POWDER MILL BROOK | Massachusetts | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,391 |
| WATER ABERJONA RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 30,000 |
| RR MBTA/CSX | Massachusetts | Good | 1934 | 92 | 12,839 |
| WATER WILLARD BROOK | Massachusetts | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| WATER MILLERS RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30,258 |
| WATER PRINCE RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,069 |
| TR RED HSL | Massachusetts | Fair | 1935 | 91 | — |
| CAPE COD CANAL | Massachusetts | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 44,240 |
| CAPE COD CANAL | Massachusetts | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 61,701 |
| WATER APPONAGANSETT RIV | Massachusetts | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 7,554 |
| WATER BASS RIVER | Massachusetts | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 15,407 |
| WATER FORT RIVER | Massachusetts | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 17,800 |
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.