Old Glenn Palmer over Old Glenn HWY Overhead
GoodAnchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 0.5 · Structure no. 1884
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,710
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Glenn Palmer over Old Glenn HWY Overhead is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Old Glenn Palmer over Old Glenn HWY Overhead 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 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 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,230 by 2039. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Glenn Palmer over Old Glenn HWY Overhead built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Glenn Palmer over Old Glenn HWY Overhead 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Old Glenn Palmer over Old Glenn HWY Overhead carry?
About 1,710 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Glenn Palmer over Old Glenn HWY Overhead?
The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Old Glenn Palmer over Old Glenn HWY Overhead?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.