US Bridges

HWY Glendale ST over Water Manhan River

PoorPosted for load

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .7 MI N of RTE 10 · Structure no. E050050LAMUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,850
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Glendale ST over Water Manhan River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Glendale ST over Water Manhan River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,476 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Glendale ST
CrossesWater Manhan River
Location.7 MI N of RTE 10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.26671, -72.69128
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,850 (2016)
Projected traffic9,476 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Glendale ST over Water Manhan River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

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

About 6,850 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Glendale ST over Water Manhan River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Glendale ST over Water Manhan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.