US Bridges

Glen Gray Road over Ramapo River

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · Camp Gaw Mtn. Resv. · Structure no. 020033G

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
439
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glen Gray Road over Ramapo River is a steel truss - thru carrying Glen Gray Road over Ramapo River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 29 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 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 439 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGlen Gray Road
CrossesRamapo River
LocationCamp Gaw Mtn. Resv.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.05338, -74.22453
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2024)
Projected traffic536 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glen Gray Road over Ramapo River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Glen Gray Road over Ramapo River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Glen Gray Road over Ramapo River carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glen Gray Road over Ramapo River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Glen Gray Road over Ramapo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.