US Bridges

Mccormick Road over Hinchin Brook

Good

Franklin County, New York · 3.4 MI NE of Chateaugay · Structure no. 000000002219730

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
163
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccormick Road over Hinchin Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mccormick Road over Hinchin Brook in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 163 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2037. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMccormick Road
CrossesHinchin Brook
Location3.4 MI NE of Chateaugay
Coordinates44.97046, -74.04841
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2017)
Projected traffic228 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$760,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccormick Road over Hinchin Brook built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccormick Road over Hinchin Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Mccormick Road over Hinchin Brook carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mccormick Road over Hinchin Brook?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mccormick Road over Hinchin Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.