Total Bridges
5,314
Public highway bridges in Massachusetts
State profile · Near median Poor share
Massachusetts bridge safety
Condition ratings, load ratings, and Poor-condition data for every public highway bridge in Massachusetts, based on the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.
- 5,314
- Public bridges
- 24.9%
- Good condition
- 8.0%
- Poor condition
Data updated May 2026
Good Condition
24.9%
1,323 bridges rated 7-9
-25.1pp vs 50% benchmark
Poor Condition
8.0%
423 bridges whose lowest applicable component is rated 0-4
1.0pp vs national avg 7.0%
Massachusetts vs national bridge condition
Massachusetts - Good condition share 24.9%
National avg
Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).
Massachusetts - Poor-condition share 26.5%
National avg
Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.
Condition Distribution
Massachusetts vs nearby ranks
Adjacent states by Poor-condition share (lower share = better)
States are ranked by the share of bridges whose lowest applicable component rating is 4 or below. This describes recorded condition; it does not measure funding effectiveness or live crossing safety. States here sit immediately above and below Massachusetts on the same metric.
Bridges Needing Most Attention in Massachusetts
Six lowest-condition bridges in Massachusetts, ranked by the portal's composite display score. Inspection intervals are risk-based under current NBIS rules.
HWY WINTHROP ST
PoorOver: WATER IPSWICH RIVER
@ IPWSICH TL = I-01-006, Essex, MA
Built 1845 Load: 0.6 t ADT: 650
HWY CENTER ST
PoorOver: WATER SAWMILL RIVER
0.2 MI W OF ST 63, Franklin, MA
Built 1937 Load: 0.7 t ADT: 517
HWY PROSPECT AVE
PoorOver: RR PVRR
.1 M E WESTFIELD T.L., Hampden, MA
Built 1926 Load: 1.9 t
HWY MERIDIAN ST
PoorOver: WATER CHELSEA RIVER
@ CHELSEA TL = C09005, Suffolk, MA
Built 1954 Load: 4.3 t ADT: 22,435
HWY BRIDGE ST
PoorOver: WATER TOWN BROOK
.1MI W OF INT W/ ROUTE 7, Berkshire, MA
Built 1945 Load: 4.7 t ADT: 517
ST 21 LUDLOW AVE
PoorOver: WATER CHICOPEE RIVER
AT SPRINGFIELD CITY LINE, Hampden, MA
Built 1930 Load: 4.8 t ADT: 23,427
All Bridges in Massachusetts
ST 18 BEDFORD ST
FairOver: WATER FORGE POND
.25 MI N OF CENTRAL ST, Plymouth, MA
Built 1893 Load: 18.6 t ADT: 17,237
ST 2 WB
FairOver: RR PWRR
.3 MI. E. OF ST 68, Worcester, MA
Built 1961 Load: 18.6 t ADT: 11,015
ST 2 EB
FairOver: RR PWRR
.3 MILES E OF ST-68, Worcester, MA
Built 1961 Load: 18.6 t ADT: 11,662
HWY CHESTNUT ST
FairOver: I 91
MM 28.7 ON I-91, Hampshire, MA
Built 1963 Load: 18.7 t ADT: 1,940
HWY MN POLAND RD
FairOver: WATER CHAPEL BROOK
0.1 MI EAST OF HARRISON R, Franklin, MA
Built 1940 Load: 18.8 t ADT: 214
HWY PAINE ST
FairOver: WATER PETERS RIVER
0.2MI SOUTH OF ST-126, Norfolk, MA
Built 1967 Load: 18.8 t ADT: 3,400
US 7 WILLMSTWN RD
FairOver: WATER TOWN BROOK
0.2 MI SOUTH OF SCOTT RD, Berkshire, MA
Built 1961 Load: 18.9 t ADT: 5,512
HWY FOX RD
FairOver: WATER S BR SILVER BROOK
S OF VEITS RD S OF RT57, Berkshire, MA
Built 1939 Load: 18.9 t ADT: 129
HWY ELK RD
FairOver: WATER S BR SILVER BROOK
.1 MI E OF FOX RD, Berkshire, MA
Built 1939 Load: 18.9 t ADT: 129
HWY PLEASANT ST
FairOver: WATER MUDDY COVE BROOK
AT INT OF MUDDY COVE LN, Bristol, MA
Built 1914 Load: 18.9 t ADT: 1,400
I 90
FairOver: WATER CONNECTICUT RIVER
MM 46.3 ON I-90, Hampden, MA
Built 1957 Load: 18.9 t ADT: 49,500
ST 1 A/MAIN ST
FairOver: RR MBTA/CSX
CSX QBF MP QBF 7.94, Norfolk, MA
Built 1955 Load: 18.9 t ADT: 24,800
ST 28 S MAIN ST
FairOver: WATER TOWN RIVER
0.2 M S OF RTE 106, Plymouth, MA
Built 1897 Load: 18.9 t ADT: 29,100
ST 88
FairOver: WATER WESTPORT RIVER
.8 MI S OF DRIFT RD., Bristol, MA
Built 1958 Load: 19.0 t ADT: 6,500
HWY BROOKSIDE RD
FairOver: RR GWRR
AT JCT OF ROGER AVE, Franklin, MA
Built 1923 Load: 19.0 t ADT: 2,400
HWY GRANVILLE RD
FairOver: WATER MUNN BROOK
0.1 M W JCT OF LOOMIS ST., Hampden, MA
Built 1935 Load: 19.0 t ADT: 1,552
I 95 /ST128
FairOver: WATER CHARLES RIVER
NEWTON-WELLESLEY TWN LINE, Middlesex, MA
Built 1950 Load: 19.0 t ADT: 142,579
HWY FRNCIS MGRTH
FairOver: ST122 A/MADISON ST
500 FT S OF SOUTHBRDGE ST, Worcester, MA
Built 1958 Load: 19.0 t ADT: 21,187
HWY TEAWADDLE HL
FairOver: WATER DOOLITTLE BROOK
0.2 MI W OF CSHMN RD, Franklin, MA
Built 1940 Load: 19.1 t ADT: 129
ST 9 BERKSHIRE TR
FairOver: WATER WESTFIELD BROOK
.8 M E WINDSOR T.L., Hampshire, MA
Built 1958 Load: 19.2 t ADT: 2,820
US 1 NB/ LO DECK
FairOver: HWY CHRLTWN LOCAL STS
BOS APPR LOWER, Suffolk, MA
Built 1950 Load: 19.2 t ADT: 42,492
HWY COX ST
FairOver: WATER ASSABET RIVER
.5 MI NW OF RTE 62, Middlesex, MA
Built 1928 Load: 19.3 t ADT: 8,300
HWY MINER ST
FairOver: TR GREEN LINE D
GREEN LINE/FENWAY STA POR, Suffolk, MA
Built 1906 Load: 19.3 t ADT: 1,500
ST110 HIGH ST
FairOver: WATER S BR NASHUA RIVER
.4 MI.STH.OF LANCASTER TL, Worcester, MA
Built 1942 Load: 19.3 t ADT: 4,128
HWY OLD TNPKE RD
FairOver: WATER SCOTT BROOK
0.2M S OF NH BDR NR WNCDN, Worcester, MA
Built 1938 Load: 19.3 t ADT: 51
HWY LAWRENCE ST
FairOver: WATER SPICKET RIVER
.8 KM WEST ST 110, Essex, MA
Built 1939 Load: 19.4 t ADT: 25,474
HWY BRIDGE ST
FairOver: WATER MERRIMACK RIVER
0.25 MI W FALLS & RT 110, Middlesex, MA
Built 1937 Load: 19.4 t ADT: 19,564
HWY FRENCH ST
FairOver: WATER MERRIMACK CANAL
AT HIGH SCHOOL, Middlesex, MA
Built 1960 Load: 19.4 t ADT: 99,300
HWY MECHANIC ST
FairOver: WATER MUMFORD RIVER
.1 MI N OF RTE 16, Worcester, MA
Built 1873 Load: 19.4 t ADT: 4,586
HWY ESSEX ST
FairOver: RR MBTA/BMRR
.5 MI SOUTH DANVERS RD, Essex, MA
Built 1943 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 21,900
HWY WILLIAMSBURG
FairOver: WATER CREAMERY BROOK
500' SOUTH OF 116, Franklin, MA
Built 1938 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 1,034
ST 2 MOHAWK TRAIL
FairOver: COMB RIVER RD&CONN RIV
MM 56.2 ON ST 2, Franklin, MA
Built 1931 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 10,560
HWY CHURCH ST
FairOver: WATER WARE RIVER CANAL
N OF HIGH ST BY PLMR CNTR, Hampden, MA
Built 1953 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 4,780
HWY STAGE RD
FairOver: WATER MEADOW BROOK
0.3MI W OF INT W/ NASH RD, Hampshire, MA
Built 1938 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 120
ST 24 SB
FairOver: HWY CANTON ST
2.1 KM S OF I 93, Norfolk, MA
Built 1957 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 65,548
ST117 SEVEN BRG RD
FairOver: WATER NASHUA RIVER
.7 MI. W. OF ST-110, Worcester, MA
Built 1927 Load: 19.5 t ADT: 16,182
ST 2 WB
FairOver: HWY PEARSON BLVD SB
.7 MI E OF ST-68, Worcester, MA
Built 1961 Load: 19.6 t ADT: 18,730
ST 2 EB
FairOver: HWY PEARSON BLVD SB
.7 MILES EAST OF ST. 68, Worcester, MA
Built 1961 Load: 19.6 t ADT: 18,730
ST 71 GRN RIV VAL
FairOver: WATER GREEN RIVER
.75 MI N OF EGREMONT, Berkshire, MA
Built 1932 Load: 19.7 t ADT: 1,380
I 91 NB
FairOver: HWY RIVER ST
MM 49.7 ON I-91 NB, Franklin, MA
Built 1960 Load: 19.7 t ADT: 9,515
I 90 WB
FairOver: ST 32 THORNDIKE ST
MM 63.3 ON I-90 WB, Hampden, MA
Built 1957 Load: 19.7 t ADT: 23,842
ST140 SB
FairOver: RR MACRR
CSX MP QN=26.89, Bristol, MA
Built 1969 Load: 19.8 t ADT: 26,508
HWY BELMONT AVE
FairOver: WATER SALISBURY BROOK
.1 MI SOUTH OF RTE 27, Plymouth, MA
Built 1850 Load: 19.8 t ADT: 2,357
ST 9 BSTN-WRCSTR
FairOver: US 20 SOUTHWEST CUTOFF
1000 FT E OF SHREWSBRY TL, Worcester, MA
Built 1930 Load: 19.8 t ADT: 46,980
HWY BRIDGE ST
FairOver: WATER MILL RIVER
800' E OF DWIGHT ST, Hampshire, MA
Built 1937 Load: 19.9 t ADT: 905
HWY LINCOLN ST
FairOver: WATER RIVER MEADOW BROOK
0.25 MI N CONNCTR & PLAIN, Middlesex, MA
Built 1960 Load: 19.9 t ADT: 7,900
ST 31 N SPENCER RD
FairOver: WATER SEVEN MILE RIVER
1MI. N. OF ST-9, Worcester, MA
Built 1952 Load: 19.9 t ADT: 7,863
MA ROUTE 3
FairOver: CAPE COD CANAL
JUNCTION MA RTES 3 & 6, Barnstable, MA
Built 1935 Load: 20.1 t ADT: 61,701
ST 8 MAIN ST
FairOver: WATER YOKUM POND BROOK
100' S. OF MCNERNEY ROAD, Berkshire, MA
Built 1915 Load: 20.1 t ADT: 2,027
HWY MAIN ST LEED
FairOver: WATER MILL RIVER
0.1 MI N OF ARCH ST, Hampshire, MA
Built 1925 Load: 20.1 t ADT: 2,008
Showing 501-550 of 5,314 bridges
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