US Bridges

Avalon Blvd CR 601 over Gravens Thorofare

Fair

Cape May County, New Jersey · 0.82 W of Ocean DR Inter. · Structure no. 0500003

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
363 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
9,560
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avalon Blvd CR 601 over Gravens Thorofare is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Avalon Blvd CR 601 over Gravens 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 5 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 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesAvalon Blvd CR 601
CrossesGravens Thorofare
Location0.82 W of Ocean DR Inter.
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyCape May County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.10367, -74.73797
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Avalon Blvd CR 601 over Gravens Thorofare built?

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

What condition is Avalon Blvd CR 601 over Gravens 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Avalon Blvd CR 601 over Gravens Thorofare carry?

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

How long is Avalon Blvd CR 601 over Gravens Thorofare?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Avalon Blvd CR 601 over Gravens Thorofare?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.