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 COLD SPRING BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 44,195
WATER OTTER RIVER Massachusetts Poor 1938 88 2,844
WATER OTTER RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 1,000
WATER E TEMPLTN PND OTLT Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 4,267
RR BMRR Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 29,095
WATER HOP BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 1,413
WATER HOP BROOK Massachusetts Poor 1938 88 129
WATER CAMP BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 129
WATER BEAVER BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 905
WATER QUABOAG RIVER Massachusetts Good 1938 88 6,900
WATER MILL BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 129
WATER WESTFIELD RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 27,300
WATER N BR MANHAN RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 905
WATER ROBERTS MEADOW BRK Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 776
WATER E BR WESTPORT RIV Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 1,422
WATER WESTFIELD BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 259
WATER WINDSOR BROOK Massachusetts Good 1938 88 129
WATER WESTFIELD RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 380
WATER WINDSOR JAMBS BRK Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 129
WATER WESTFIELD RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 120
WATER BRONSON BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 600
WATER TROUT BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1938 88 129
WATER HOOSIC RIVER Massachusetts Good 1939 87 129
WATER MILLER BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 776
WATER U BR CLESSON BK Massachusetts Poor 1939 87 129
WATER SOUTH RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 120
WATER MILLERS RIVER Massachusetts Good 1939 87 7,500
WATER SHAKERMILL BROOK Massachusetts Good 1939 87 129
WATER CUSHMAN BROOK Massachusetts Poor 1939 87 120
WATER JABISH BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 2,716
WATER NEPONSET RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 18,900
WATER POCASSET RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 3,628
WATER MILL BROOK Massachusetts Good 1939 87 300
WATER RICE POND OUTLET Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 2,300
WATER CLESSON BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 129
WATER CLESSON BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 129
WATER PELHAM BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 776
WATER CHICKLEY RIVER Massachusetts Poor 1939 87 129
WATER MAXWELL BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 515
WATER MILL BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 515
WATER DRY BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 259
WATER DRY BROOK Massachusetts Poor 1939 87 517
WATER SOUTH BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 430
WATER SOUTH BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 259
WATER WALKER BROOK Massachusetts Poor 1939 87 319
WATER E BR NORTH RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 129
WATER E BR NORTH RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 905
WATER W BR NORTH RIVER Massachusetts Good 1939 87 1,008
WATER FOUNDRY BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 229
WATER VINCENT BROOK Massachusetts Poor 1939 87 388

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.