US Bridges

HWY Fomer RD over Water Manhan River

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 2 M W of Crooked Ledge · Structure no. S190025PGMUNNBI

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Fomer RD over Water Manhan River is a steel culvert carrying HWY Fomer RD over Water Manhan River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Fomer RD
CrossesWater Manhan River
Location2 M W of Crooked Ledge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.23969, -72.78319
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2017)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$664,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Fomer RD over Water Manhan River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Fomer 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 2023.

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

About 130 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is HWY Fomer RD over Water Manhan River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns HWY Fomer RD over Water Manhan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.