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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 BEAVER BK EAST STR Massachusetts Fair 1855 171 17,123
WATER BEAVER BK WEST STR Massachusetts Fair 1855 171 17,123
WATER CONCORD RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1858 168 13,000
WATER BACK RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1860 166 9,200
WATER NORTH CANAL Massachusetts Poor 1860 166 18,300
WATER CHARLES RIVER Massachusetts Good 1860 166 22,500
WATER LITTLE RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1860 166 3,400
WATER STONY BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1860 166 3,600
WATER CHARLES RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1861 165 40,200
RR MBTA Massachusetts Fair 1861 165 2,200
WATER IPSWICH RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1861 165 2,700
WATER IPSWICH RIVER Massachusetts Poor 1861 165 2,700
WATER CHARLES RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1861 165 9,000
RR PCRR (ABANDONED) Massachusetts Fair 1864 162 400
WATER FRENCH RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1868 158 12,630
WATER SOUTH RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1869 157 100
WATER MUMFORD RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1869 157 8,166
WATER SPICKET RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1869 157 5,650
WATER SUDBURY RIVER Massachusetts Poor 1870 156 7,063
WATER E BR NORTH RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1870 156 129
WATER STEARNS RESERVOIR Massachusetts Fair 1870 156 15,625
WATER SUDBURY RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1870 156 14,300
WATER BLACKSTONE CANAL Massachusetts Fair 1870 156 7,627
WATER WARE RIVER Massachusetts Poor 1870 156 15,517
WATER STONY BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1870 156 400
WATER STONY BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1870 156 3,400
RR MBTA Massachusetts Poor 1871 155 3,232
WATER N NASHUA RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1872 154 22,603
RR RGCO RR (ABAND) Massachusetts Good 1872 154 11,000
WATER MUMFORD RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1873 153 4,586
WATER MONOOSNOC BROOK Massachusetts Fair 1873 153 11,250
WATER SUDBURY RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1874 152 10,086
RR BMRR SPUR Massachusetts Fair 1874 152 2,000
WATER SHAWSHEEN RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1875 151 18,225
WATER CHARLES RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1875 151 19,500
WATER MILL RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1875 151 7,878
WATER MILL RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1875 151 20,100
WATER NEPONSET RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1875 151 16,785
WATER NEPONSET RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1875 151 2,327
WATER SALISBURY PLAIN R Massachusetts Fair 1875 151 9,100
WATER CHARLES RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1876 150 5,700
RR AMTRAK/MBTA Massachusetts Good 1876 150 2,072
WATER CONCORD RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1877 149 6,607
WATER SUDBURY RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1877 149 14,300
WATER CHARLES RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1877 149 16,601
WATER SUDBURY RIVER Massachusetts Good 1878 148 7,950
WATER SHAWSHEEN RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1879 147 30,905
WATER SUDBURY RIVER Massachusetts Fair 1880 146 7,170
WATER KETTLE BROOK Massachusetts Poor 1880 146 22,200
WATER CANAL Massachusetts Fair 1880 146 8,453

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.

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