Glen Alpine Road over I-287
FairMorris County, New Jersey · 0.05 MI East of US 202 · Structure no. 1419159
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 220 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,087
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glen Alpine Road over I-287 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glen Alpine Road over I-287 in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 57 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 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 5,087 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,207 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 39 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glen Alpine Road over I-287 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Glen Alpine Road over I-287 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Glen Alpine Road over I-287 carry?
About 5,087 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Glen Alpine Road over I-287?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Glen Alpine Road over I-287?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.