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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.