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 TAYLOR BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 387
WATER TAYLOR BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 517
WATER SOUTH RIVER Massachusetts Poor 1939 87 776
WATER E BR WESTFIELD RIV Massachusetts Poor 1939 87 2,630
WATER WESTFIELD RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 429
WATER NASHUA RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 130
WATER BAILEY BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 2,938
WATER SWIFT RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 1,940
WATER HUBBARD RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 258
WATER WARE RIVER Massachusetts Poor 1939 87 100
WATER CHICKLEY RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 129
WATER CHICKLEY RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 150
WATER CHICKLEY RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 650
WATER MILL BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 240
WATER W BRANCH BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 339
WATER WINDSOR BROOK Massachusetts Poor 1939 87 390
WATER BURNSHIRT RIVER Massachusetts Poor 1939 87 1,038
WATER BRIGHAM POND INLET Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 1,741
WATER NORTH CANAL Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 14,432
WATER SPICKET RIVER Massachusetts Poor 1939 87 3,202
WATER SPICKET RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 20,200
WATER SPICKET RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 7,300
WATER SPICKET RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 7,232
WATER SPICKET RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 6,206
WATER SOUTH CANAL Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 14,432
WATER BEARTOWN BROOK Massachusetts Poor 1939 87 647
WATER GREENWATER BROOK Massachusetts Poor 1939 87 240
WATER GREENWATER BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 4,745
WATER DAVIS BROOK Massachusetts Good 1939 87 129
WATER GREENWATER BROOK Massachusetts Good 1939 87 129
WATER ROARING BROOK Massachusetts Good 1939 87 129
WATER CHICOPEE RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 15,000
WATER CHICOPEE RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 13,750
TR MARBLEHEAD RAIL TR Massachusetts Poor 1939 87 5,172
WATER FACTORY BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 129
WATER SMART BROOK Massachusetts Good 1939 87 359
WATER CHICOPEE BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 258
WATER SAWMILL RIVER Massachusetts Poor 1939 87 2,844
WATER LOOM BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 129
WATER ROARING BROOK Massachusetts Good 1939 87 776
WATER ROARING BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 377
WATER MEADOW BROOK Massachusetts Poor 1939 87 1,293
WATER UMPACHENE BROOK Massachusetts Good 1939 87 1,034
WATER WHITING RIVER Massachusetts Poor 1939 87 129
WATER WHITING RIVER Massachusetts Good 1939 87 259
WATER MILL RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 21,100
WATER DIMMOCK BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 388
WATER BURNSHIRT RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 1,156
WATER SAM RICE BROOK Massachusetts Poor 1939 87 357
WATER SHIPPEE BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1939 87 278

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.