US Bridges

HWY Torrey ST over Water N Br Manhan River

FairPosted for load

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · At Southampton Line · Structure no. E050100L8MUNNBI

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Torrey ST over Water N Br Manhan River is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Torrey ST over Water N Br Manhan River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,134 by 2032. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Torrey ST
CrossesWater N Br Manhan River
LocationAt Southampton Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.27648, -72.71644
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2019)
Projected traffic11,134 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Torrey ST over Water N Br Manhan River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Torrey ST 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Torrey ST over Water N Br Manhan River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Torrey ST over Water N Br Manhan River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Torrey ST over Water N Br Manhan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.