US Bridges

HWY East ST over Water Manhan River

Good

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · At Int With Strong RD · Structure no. S19010C7EMUNNBI

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,724
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY East ST over Water Manhan River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY East ST over Water Manhan River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,724 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY East ST
CrossesWater Manhan River
LocationAt Int With Strong RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.22308, -72.721
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,724 (2022)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY East ST over Water Manhan River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY East ST over Water Manhan River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY East ST over Water Manhan River carry?

About 6,724 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY East ST over Water Manhan River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns HWY East ST over Water Manhan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.