US Bridges

US 5 North ST over Water Manhan Riv Oxbow

Good

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .1 M N JCT East St. · Structure no. E05004AKFDOTNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,362
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 5 North ST over Water Manhan Riv Oxbow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 5 North ST over Water Manhan Riv Oxbow in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,362 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,266 by 2031. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 5 North ST
CrossesWater Manhan Riv Oxbow
Location.1 M N JCT East St.
RouteU.S. Route 5
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.28879, -72.61771
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length242 ft (73.9 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,362 (2016)
Projected traffic13,266 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 5 North ST over Water Manhan Riv Oxbow built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 5 North ST over Water Manhan Riv Oxbow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US 5 North ST over Water Manhan Riv Oxbow carry?

About 18,362 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 5 North ST over Water Manhan Riv Oxbow?

The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 5 North ST over Water Manhan Riv Oxbow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.