CR 601 (avalon Bv) over Avalon Canal
FairCape May County, New Jersey · 100 Ft W of 30th&OCEAN DR · Structure no. 0500008
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 162 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,560
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 601 (avalon Bv) over Avalon Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 601 (avalon Bv) over Avalon Canal in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 601 (avalon Bv) over Avalon Canal built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is CR 601 (avalon Bv) over Avalon Canal 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 CR 601 (avalon Bv) over Avalon Canal carry?
About 9,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 601 (avalon Bv) over Avalon Canal?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns CR 601 (avalon Bv) over Avalon Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.