US Bridges

HWY Fort Hill RD over Water Manhan River

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 0.4 MI N of East Street · Structure no. E050150PQMUNNBI

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
905
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Fort Hill RD over Water Manhan River is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Fort Hill RD over Water Manhan River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Fort Hill RD
CrossesWater Manhan River
Location0.4 MI N of East Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.28351, -72.6405
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2018)
Projected traffic816 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Fort Hill RD over Water Manhan River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Fort Hill RD over Water 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Fort Hill RD over Water Manhan River carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Fort Hill RD over Water Manhan River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Fort Hill RD over Water Manhan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.