US Bridges

CR601(AVALON Bvd) over Ingrams Thorofare

Fair

Cape May County, New Jersey · 1.25 M W of Ocean DR Int. · Structure no. 0500001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
1,675 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,560
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR601(AVALON Bvd) over Ingrams Thorofare is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR601(AVALON Bvd) over Ingrams Thorofare in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 9,560 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,472 by 2044. The structure is 1,675 ft (510.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR601(AVALON Bvd)
CrossesIngrams Thorofare
Location1.25 M W of Ocean DR Int.
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyCape May County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.11103, -74.74361
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+22 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,675 ft (510.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,560 (2024)
Projected traffic11,472 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR601(AVALON Bvd) over Ingrams Thorofare built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR601(AVALON Bvd) over Ingrams Thorofare 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR601(AVALON Bvd) over Ingrams Thorofare carry?

About 9,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR601(AVALON Bvd) over Ingrams Thorofare?

The structure is 1,675 ft (510.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR601(AVALON Bvd) over Ingrams Thorofare?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.