US Bridges

HWY Easthmptn RD over Water N Br Manhan River

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 0.2 MI S of Turkey Hill · Structure no. W270010NRMUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,810
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Easthmptn RD over Water N Br Manhan River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Easthmptn RD over Water N Br Manhan River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Easthmptn RD
CrossesWater N Br Manhan River
Location0.2 MI S of Turkey Hill
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.29994, -72.74317
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,810 (2021)
Projected traffic816 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Easthmptn RD over Water N Br Manhan River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Easthmptn RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Easthmptn RD over Water N Br Manhan River carry?

About 1,810 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Easthmptn RD over Water N Br Manhan River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Easthmptn RD over Water N Br Manhan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.