Brielle Road over Glimmer Glass
PoorPosted for loadMonmouth County, New Jersey · 0.1MI East of Green Ave. · Structure no. 13000W9
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 279 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,555
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brielle Road over Glimmer Glass is a steel movable - bascule carrying Brielle Road over Glimmer Glass in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,555 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,220 by 2043. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brielle Road over Glimmer Glass built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brielle Road over Glimmer Glass in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Brielle Road over Glimmer Glass carry?
About 7,555 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Brielle Road over Glimmer Glass?
The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Brielle Road over Glimmer Glass?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.