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
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.