US Bridges

HWY North RD over Water N Br Manhan River

FairPosted for load

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .1 MI SW of Kings HWY · Structure no. W270040NTMUNNBI

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
905
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY North RD over Water N Br Manhan River is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY North RD over Water N Br Manhan River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 6 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,838 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY North RD
CrossesWater N Br Manhan River
Location.1 MI SW of Kings HWY
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.31265, -72.76427
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2015)
Projected traffic1,838 by 2032
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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY North 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 August 2023.

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

About 905 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.