Old Glenn Palmer over Old Glenn Overcrossing
FairAnchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 0.2 · Structure no. 1883
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 205 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,260
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Glenn Palmer over Old Glenn Overcrossing is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Old Glenn Palmer over Old Glenn Overcrossing in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2039. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Glenn Palmer over Old Glenn Overcrossing built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Glenn Palmer over Old Glenn Overcrossing 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Old Glenn Palmer over Old Glenn Overcrossing carry?
About 1,260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Glenn Palmer over Old Glenn Overcrossing?
The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Old Glenn Palmer over Old Glenn Overcrossing?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.