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
RR AMTRAK/MBTA Massachusetts Fair 1937 89 30,300
HWY ROOSEVELT AVE Massachusetts Fair 1937 89 20,690
WATER WATERSHOPS POND Massachusetts Fair 1937 89 4,785
WATER MUMFORD RIVER Massachusetts Poor 1937 89 1,949
WATER MUMFORD RIVER Massachusetts Good 1937 89 1,393
WATER WEST RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1937 89 900
WATER WARE RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1937 89 4,267
WATER WARE RIVER Massachusetts Poor 1937 89 12,634
WATER N BR MILLERS RIVER Massachusetts Poor 1937 89 6,595
WATER MILLERS RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1937 89 6,724
WATER TATNUK BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1937 89 21,724
WATER NASHOBA BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 7,200
WATER HOOSIC RIVER Massachusetts Good 1938 88 360
WATER MYSTIC RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 5,302
WATER WATATIC LAKE OUTLT Massachusetts Good 1938 88 1,786
WATER WATATIC LAKE OUTLT Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 130
WATER UPPR BR CLESSON BK Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 388
WATER SOUTH RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 120
WATER CREAMERY BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 1,034
RR GWRR Massachusetts Poor 1938 88 10,400
WATER PRINCE RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 1,567
WATER PRINCE RIVER Massachusetts Poor 1938 88 3,100
WATER PRINCE RIVER Massachusetts Poor 1938 88 259
WATER PRINCE RIVER Massachusetts Good 1938 88 3,644
WATER PRINCE RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 4,010
WATER CANAL OVERFLOW Massachusetts Poor 1938 88 3,800
WATER WARE RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 2,455
WATER BURNSHIRT RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 1,933
WATER MTN PASTURE BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 129
WATER FOSKETT MILL STRM Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 11,800
WATER CLESSON BROOK Massachusetts Poor 1938 88 2,451
WATER CLESSON BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 2,845
WATER CLESSON BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 120
WATER PELHAM BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 600
WATER MILL BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 4,555
WATER ALBEE BROOK Massachusetts Poor 1938 88 154
WATER HOOSIC RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 2,845
WATER M BR WESTFIELD RIV Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 129
WATER HERRING BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 129
WATER SMITH BROOK Massachusetts Poor 1938 88 259
WATER CHAUNCEY BROOK Massachusetts Poor 1938 88 120
WATER E BR NORTH RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 3,200
WATER NORTH RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 1,552
WATER TAYLOR BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 388
WATER MEADOW BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 120
MUDDY POND BROOK Massachusetts Good 1938 88 20
WATER BROAD COVE Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 357
WATER QUINEBAUG RIVER Massachusetts Poor 1938 88 7,817
WATER MANHAN RIVER Massachusetts Poor 1938 88 6,850
WATER BAKER BROOK Massachusetts Poor 1938 88 258

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.