US Bridges

HWY Easthmptn RD over Water N Br Manhan River

FairPosted for load

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .9 MI NW of Northampton · Structure no. W270020NUMUNNBI

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,336
2020 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 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 5 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 6,336 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 739 by 2031. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Easthmptn RD
CrossesWater N Br Manhan River
Location.9 MI NW of Northampton
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.30318, -72.75206
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,336 (2020)
Projected traffic739 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 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 1940, making it 85 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 September 2024.

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

About 6,336 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.