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Massachusetts bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and structural-deficiency data for every public highway bridge in Massachusetts — drawn straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

5,314
Public bridges
24.9%
Good condition
8.0%
Poor condition
8.0%
Structurally deficient

Total Bridges

5,314

Public highway bridges in Massachusetts

Good Condition

24.9%

1,323 bridges rated 7-9

-25.1pp vs 50% benchmark

Poor Condition

8.0%

423 bridges rated 0-4

Structurally Deficient

8.0%

423 bridges flagged for repair priority

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 — Structurally deficient share 26.5%
National avg

Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.

Condition Distribution

Bridge inventory deck-condition mix — Massachusetts (FHWA NBI)

Massachusetts24.89649981181784%60.143018441851716%GoodFairPoorStructurally Deficient
Bridge inventory deck-condition mix — Massachusetts (FHWA NBI)

Counties (14)

Barnstable 107 Berkshire 450 Bristol 384 Dukes 5 Essex 399 Franklin 314 Hampden 429 Hampshire 259 Middlesex 820 Nantucket 2 Norfolk 348 Plymouth 287 Suffolk 494 Worcester 1016

Massachusetts vs nearby ranks

Adjacent states on the structurally deficient leaderboard (lower share = better)

States are ranked by share of bridges flagged structurally deficient — the FHWA classification for any span where deck, superstructure, or substructure carries a condition rating of 4 or below. Lower percentages indicate stronger maintenance funding and inspection follow-through. States here sit immediately above and below Massachusetts on the same metric.

31

Nebraska

7.73% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$15,571

17

Illinois

7.88% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$27,743
Selected

25

Massachusetts

7.96% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$5,314

29

Missouri

8.53% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$24,654

26

Michigan

8.92% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$1,188

Bridges Needing Most Attention in Massachusetts

Six lowest-condition bridges in Massachusetts, ranked by composite NBI rating. Each is inspected at least every 24 months.

HWY WINTHROP ST

Poor

Over: WATER IPSWICH RIVER

@ IPWSICH TL = I-01-006, Essex, MA

Built 1845 Load: 0.6 t ADT: 650

HWY CENTER ST

Structurally Deficient

Over: WATER SAWMILL RIVER

0.2 MI W OF ST 63, Franklin, MA

Built 1937 Load: 0.7 t ADT: 517

HWY PROSPECT AVE

Structurally Deficient

Over: RR PVRR

.1 M E WESTFIELD T.L., Hampden, MA

Built 1926 Load: 1.9 t

HWY MERIDIAN ST

Poor

Over: WATER CHELSEA RIVER

@ CHELSEA TL = C09005, Suffolk, MA

Built 1954 Load: 4.3 t ADT: 22,435

HWY BRIDGE ST

Structurally Deficient

Over: WATER TOWN BROOK

.1MI W OF INT W/ ROUTE 7, Berkshire, MA

Built 1945 Load: 4.7 t ADT: 517

ST 21 LUDLOW AVE

Poor

Over: WATER CHICOPEE RIVER

AT SPRINGFIELD CITY LINE, Hampden, MA

Built 1930 Load: 4.8 t ADT: 23,427

All Bridges in Massachusetts

HWY HUNGERFORD

Good

Over: WATER SW BR HOUSATONIC R

@ INT. W/ CAROLINE ST., Berkshire, MA

Built 2009 Load: 65.7 t ADT: 517

HWY CUMMINS HWY

Good

Over: RR MBTA

2000FT NW OFJCTSR28&SR138, Suffolk, MA

Built 1901 Load: 65.7 t ADT: 24,439

HWY MDC ACCSS RD

Good

Over: ST 24

1.1 KM S OF I 93, Norfolk, MA

Built 2011 Load: 65.8 t ADT: 1

HWY MILL ST

Good

Over: WATER MILL BROOK

200' W OF GREEN ST., Worcester, MA

Built 2008 Load: 65.8 t ADT: 3,000

HWY WEST ST

Good

Over: WATER CITY BROOK

.25 MI S OF CROSS RD, Berkshire, MA

Built 1956 Load: 66.1 t ADT: 120

HWY PERRYVLLE RD

Good

Over: WATER FRENCH RIVER

.2 MI E OF ST-12, Worcester, MA

Built 2011 Load: 66.1 t ADT: 723

HWY JULIAN ST

Good

Over: WATER SOUTH RIVER

EAST OF BAYBERRY ROAD, Plymouth, MA

Built 2010 Load: 66.4 t ADT: 786

HWY HOPPER RD

Good

Over: WATER HOPPER BROOK

.2 MI S OF GREEN RIVER RD, Berkshire, MA

Built 1999 Load: 66.5 t ADT: 905

HWY NB LOWLL CON

Good

Over: HWY PLAIN ST

1.2 MILES N. OF I495, Middlesex, MA

Built 2012 Load: 66.9 t ADT: 23,194

HWY SB LOWLL CON

Good

Over: HWY PLAIN ST

1.2 MILES N OF I-495, Middlesex, MA

Built 2012 Load: 66.9 t ADT: 23,300

HWY WHITNEY ST

Good

Over: RR CSX

1.5 MI. NTH OF ST-16, Middlesex, MA

Built 2008 Load: 67.0 t ADT: 5,700

ST131 MAIN ST

Good

Over: WATER HOBBS BROOK

200 FT N OF HALL RD, Worcester, MA

Built 1960 Load: 67.0 t ADT: 12,525

HWY COLD SPRG RD

Good

Over: WATER SWIFT RIVER

@ RIVER RD AND WARE LINE, Hampshire, MA

Built 2004 Load: 67.2 t ADT: 259

HWY WINDSOR RD

Good

Over: WATER DRY BROOK

500' S OF SNDMILL HILL RD, Berkshire, MA

Built 1988 Load: 67.5 t ADT: 129

HWY MORTON ST

Good

Over: RR BMRR

0.16 KM E LAWRENCE STREET, Middlesex, MA

Built 2010 Load: 67.6 t ADT: 130

HWY LMNTR SHRLY

Good

Over: RR MBTA/BMRR

0.2 MI W OF FORT POND RD, Worcester, MA

Built 2007 Load: 67.7 t ADT: 9,356

HWY LEYDEN RD

Good

Over: WATER GLEN BROOK

.1 M S EUNICE WLLMS DR, Franklin, MA

Built 1960 Load: 67.8 t ADT: 2,457

HWY RUSSELLS WAY

Good

Over: WATER TURTLE CROSSING

0.2 MI. NORTH OF ST-40, Middlesex, MA

Built 1997 Load: 67.8 t ADT: 857

US 20 W MAIN ST

Good

Over: WATER BR WALKER BROOK

MILE MARKER 33.9, Hampden, MA

Built 2013 Load: 68.0 t ADT: 2,008

ST 3 A/S ARTERY

Good

Over: WATER TOWN RIV BAY CANAL

.8 KM NW OF JCT SR 53, Norfolk, MA

Built 1994 Load: 68.0 t ADT: 40,300

HWY WICKABG VLLY

Good

Over: WATER SUCKER BROOK

0.1 MI S OF SNOW RD, Worcester, MA

Built 2018 Load: 68.0 t ADT: 517

US 1 RAMP TC

Good

Over: COMB US1NB & MILLERS RI

NORTH OF CANA TUNNEL, Suffolk, MA

Built 1989 Load: 68.2 t ADT: 45,517

US 5 /ST10/WEST

Good

Over: WATER MILL RIVER

100'N JCT ON RAMP EXIT30, Hampshire, MA

Built 1963 Load: 68.4 t ADT: 10,086

ST109 HIGH ST

Good

Over: I 95 SB/128 SB

109 AT 95, Norfolk, MA

Built 2015 Load: 68.6 t ADT: 30,500

HWY FISHER ST

Good

Over: WATER THREE MILE RIVER

.4 MI FROM N WALKER ST, Bristol, MA

Built 2004 Load: 68.8 t ADT: 3,200

ST 62 /ST70/CHESNT

Good

Over: WATER NASHUA RIVER

0.5 MI BELOW WACH. RES, Worcester, MA

Built 2008 Load: 69.0 t ADT: 7,517

HWY COHANNET ST

Good

Over: WATER THREE MILE RIVER

JUST S OF JCT RTE 44, Bristol, MA

Built 2004 Load: 69.5 t ADT: 1,000

ST117 FITCHBRG TPK

Good

Over: WATER SUDBURY RIVER

0.8 KM E OF SUDBURY RD, Middlesex, MA

Built 2009 Load: 69.7 t ADT: 19,400

I 90 WB RAMP OFF

Good

Over: HWY ACCESS RD

AT INT 16 S16A, Middlesex, MA

Built 1964 Load: 70.1 t ADT: 8,634

HWY HENDRICK ST

Good

Over: WATER BROAD BROOK

.4 M SW OF RTE 141, Hampshire, MA

Built 1956 Load: 70.7 t ADT: 1,429

ST 12 ASHBURNHM ST

Good

Over: WATER PHILLIPS BROOK

.5 MI N OF FTCHBRG TL, Worcester, MA

Built 2010 Load: 70.8 t ADT: 3,122

ST 8 HINSDALE RD

Good

Over: WATER E BR HOUSATONIC R

500' N OF INT. W/ HOUSATO, Berkshire, MA

Built 2009 Load: 71.1 t ADT: 8,535

HWY RIVER RD

Good

Over: WATER WATER BACON BROOK

BTWN 146A&122 NR MILLVILL, Worcester, MA

Built 2011 Load: 71.3 t ADT: 1,977

HWY ROOSEVELT AV

Good

Over: RR CSX SPUR

0.5 MI S OF RTE 291, Hampden, MA

Built 2013 Load: 71.5 t ADT: 25,153

HWY FERRY RD

Good

Over: RR MBTA/BMRR

.1 MI. N ST125, Essex, MA

Built 2013 Load: 71.6 t ADT: 1,600

HWY WINTER ST

Good

Over: WATER BAKER BROOK

250 FT. S. OF MILL ST, Worcester, MA

Built 2012 Load: 71.6 t ADT: 800

HWY REEDS BRG RD

Good

Over: WATER SOUTH RIVER

@ SHELBURNE FALLS RD INT, Franklin, MA

Built 2004 Load: 72.3 t ADT: 120

HWY DEPOT ST

Good

Over: WATER BLACKSTONE CANAL

.15 M W OF RTE 122, Worcester, MA

Built 1956 Load: 72.5 t ADT: 2,666

HWY RUSSELLS WAY

Good

Over: WATER GILSON BROOK

0.4 MI. NORTH OF ST-40, Middlesex, MA

Built 1997 Load: 72.6 t ADT: 857

HWY STOCKBDGE RD

Good

Over: WATER MILL RIVER

AT JCT OF SO. MILL RIV RD, Franklin, MA

Built 2006 Load: 73.0 t ADT: 20

HWY CONEY ST

Good

Over: WATER TRAPHOLE BROOK

.5 MI WEST OF RTE 1, Norfolk, MA

Built 1956 Load: 73.2 t ADT: 8,534

HWY OLD SMRST AV

Good

Over: WATER THREE MILE RIVER

JUST WEST ST 138, Bristol, MA

Built 2009 Load: 74.2 t ADT: 1,034

HWY PALMER AVE

Good

Over: OTHER SHINING SEA BIKEWY

.1M N OF SIPPEWISSETT RD, Barnstable, MA

Built 1896 Load: 74.5 t ADT: 3,929

HWY OLIVE ST

Good

Over: RR AMTRAK/MBTA

RR AMTRAK MP 196.72, Bristol, MA

Built 2013 Load: 74.5 t ADT: 6,077

HWY SADOGA RD

Good

Over: WATER BURRINGTON BROOK

600' W. OF INT. W/ RT 8A, Franklin, MA

Built 2017 Load: 74.5 t ADT: 129

ST135 UNION ST

Good

Over: WATER SUDBURY RIVER

200 FT E. OF CHESTNUT ST, Middlesex, MA

Built 2012 Load: 74.5 t ADT: 11,728

HWY TAYLOR AVE

Good

Over: WATER BEAVER DAM BROOK

.1MI W OF SHORT ST, Plymouth, MA

Built 2019 Load: 74.5 t ADT: 3,800

HWY W DUDLEY RD

Good

Over: WATER QUINEBAUG RIVER

.2 MI. E. OF ST- 131, Worcester, MA

Built 2013 Load: 74.5 t ADT: 517

HWY NORTHBORO RD

Good

Over: RR CSX

.1MI. E. OF I 495, Worcester, MA

Built 1900 Load: 74.5 t ADT: 6,000

HWY PINE ST

Good

Over: WATER ASSABET RIVER

1.6 KM S OF RTE 2 AND 2A, Middlesex, MA

Built 2009 Load: 74.7 t ADT: 6,600

Showing 4,751-4,800 of 5,314 bridges

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