CR633(LAFAYETTE S) over Cape Island Creek
PoorCape May County, New Jersey · 1 MI S of Parkway · Structure no. 0500007
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,085
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR633(LAFAYETTE S) over Cape Island Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR633(LAFAYETTE S) over Cape Island Creek in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 98 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 4 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.
It carries about 15,085 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,100 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR633(LAFAYETTE S) over Cape Island Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is CR633(LAFAYETTE S) over Cape Island Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does CR633(LAFAYETTE S) over Cape Island Creek carry?
About 15,085 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR633(LAFAYETTE S) over Cape Island Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns CR633(LAFAYETTE S) over Cape Island Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.