US Bridges

HWY Prry Hll Crs over Water N Br Manhan River

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .1 MI SW of Kings HWY · Structure no. W270260NVMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2001 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Prry Hll Crs over Water N Br Manhan River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Prry Hll Crs over Water N Br Manhan River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 613 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Prry Hll Crs
CrossesWater N Br Manhan River
Location.1 MI SW of Kings HWY
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.31589, -72.76842
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2001)
Projected traffic613 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$995,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Prry Hll Crs over Water N Br Manhan River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Prry Hll Crs 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Prry Hll Crs over Water N Br Manhan River carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Prry Hll Crs over Water N Br Manhan River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Prry Hll Crs over Water N Br Manhan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.