US Bridges

HWY Loudville RD over Water N Br Manhan River

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · JCT Mineral Street · Structure no. E050070LFMUNNBI

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,034
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Loudville RD over Water N Br Manhan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Loudville RD over Water N Br Manhan River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 1,034 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 407 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Loudville RD
CrossesWater N Br Manhan River
LocationJCT Mineral Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.28351, -72.7358
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,034 (2016)
Projected traffic407 by 2033
Trucks6%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Loudville RD over Water N Br Manhan River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Loudville RD over Water N Br 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Loudville RD over Water N Br Manhan River carry?

About 1,034 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Loudville RD over Water N Br Manhan River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Loudville RD over Water N Br Manhan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.