US Bridges

HWY Park ST over Other Manhan Rail Trail

FairPosted for load

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .5 M S JCT ST 10 · Structure no. E05008140DOT634

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,488
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Park ST over Other Manhan Rail Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Park ST over Other Manhan Rail Trail in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 125 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,488 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,394 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Park ST
CrossesOther Manhan Rail Trail
Location.5 M S JCT ST 10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.2621, -72.67725
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating26.7 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,488 (2015)
Projected traffic9,394 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Park ST over Other Manhan Rail Trail built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is HWY Park ST over Other Manhan Rail Trail 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Park ST over Other Manhan Rail Trail carry?

About 13,488 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Park ST over Other Manhan Rail Trail?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Park ST over Other Manhan Rail Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.