US Bridges

Mountain Home RD over Outlet Wilmurt Lk

Fair

Hamilton County, New York · 1.2 MI NW of Hoffmeister · Structure no. 000000003307450

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Home RD over Outlet Wilmurt Lk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mountain Home RD over Outlet Wilmurt Lk in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 84 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain Home RD
CrossesOutlet Wilmurt Lk
Location1.2 MI NW of Hoffmeister
CountyHamilton County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.40166, -74.73602
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic56 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$712,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain Home RD over Outlet Wilmurt Lk built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Mountain Home RD over Outlet Wilmurt Lk 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mountain Home RD over Outlet Wilmurt Lk carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Mountain Home RD over Outlet Wilmurt Lk?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Home RD over Outlet Wilmurt Lk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.