US Bridges

HWY Lovefield ST over Water Manhan River

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .8 MI S of RTE 10 · Structure no. E050010LBMUNNBI

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
13,707
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lovefield ST over Water Manhan River is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Lovefield ST over Water Manhan River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,707 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,577 by 2032. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lovefield ST
CrossesWater Manhan River
Location.8 MI S of RTE 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.27988, -72.65426
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,707 (2025)
Projected traffic8,577 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lovefield ST over Water Manhan River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Lovefield ST over Water Manhan River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Lovefield ST over Water Manhan River carry?

About 13,707 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lovefield ST over Water Manhan River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lovefield ST over Water Manhan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.