US Bridges

HWY Stage RD Ext over Water N Br Manhan River

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 100 E Int Easthampton RD · Structure no. W27029AM8MUNNBI

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Stage RD Ext over Water N Br Manhan River is a concrete frame carrying HWY Stage RD Ext over Water N Br Manhan River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Stage RD Ext
CrossesWater N Br Manhan River
Location100 E Int Easthampton RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.30564, -72.75452
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic47 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Stage RD Ext 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 2024.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Stage RD Ext over Water N Br Manhan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.