US Bridges

Sea Isle City Blvd over Svc Rds&ludlam Thorofare

Fair

Cape May County, New Jersey · 0.5M NW of Ocean DR Inter · Structure no. 0500005

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
1,656 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,101
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sea Isle City Blvd over Svc Rds&ludlam Thorofare is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Sea Isle City Blvd over Svc Rds&ludlam Thorofare in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 12,101 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,766 by 2044. The structure is 1,656 ft (504.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSea Isle City Blvd
CrossesSvc Rds&ludlam Thorofare
Location0.5M NW of Ocean DR Inter
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyCape May County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.16058, -74.7016
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+30 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,656 ft (504.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,101 (2024)
Projected traffic14,766 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Sea Isle City Blvd over Svc Rds&ludlam Thorofare built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sea Isle City Blvd over Svc Rds&ludlam 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 Sea Isle City Blvd over Svc Rds&ludlam Thorofare carry?

About 12,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sea Isle City Blvd over Svc Rds&ludlam Thorofare?

The structure is 1,656 ft (504.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sea Isle City Blvd over Svc Rds&ludlam Thorofare?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.