US Bridges

CR657(STONE Harbr) over Great Channel

PoorPosted for load

Cape May County, New Jersey · 3 M E of Gs Parkway Inter · Structure no. 0500006

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
905 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR657(STONE Harbr) over Great Channel is a steel movable - bascule carrying CR657(STONE Harbr) over Great Channel in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 95 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 3 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,360 by 2044. The structure is 905 ft (275.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR657(STONE Harbr)
CrossesGreat Channel
Location3 M E of Gs Parkway Inter
RouteCounty Highway 657
CountyCape May County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.05776, -74.76681
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length905 ft (275.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2024)
Projected traffic9,360 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$26.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR657(STONE Harbr) over Great Channel built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is CR657(STONE Harbr) over Great Channel 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR657(STONE Harbr) over Great Channel carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR657(STONE Harbr) over Great Channel?

The structure is 905 ft (275.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR657(STONE Harbr) over Great Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.