US Bridges

Mccormick Road over Rainbow Lk Outlet

Fair

Hamilton County, New York · 4 Miles SW of Indian Lake · Structure no. 000000002204530

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccormick Road over Rainbow Lk Outlet is a wood or timber slab carrying Mccormick Road over Rainbow Lk Outlet in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 103 years old, older than the New York average of 53 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMccormick Road
CrossesRainbow Lk Outlet
Location4 Miles SW of Indian Lake
CountyHamilton County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.73876, -74.22803
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating97 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2017)
Projected traffic14 by 2037
Trucks15%
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

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$230,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccormick Road over Rainbow Lk Outlet built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Mccormick Road over Rainbow Lk Outlet 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mccormick Road over Rainbow Lk Outlet carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mccormick Road over Rainbow Lk Outlet?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mccormick Road over Rainbow Lk Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.