US Bridges

CR601(AVALON Blvd) over Leonards Thorofare

Fair

Cape May County, New Jersey · 2 MI W of Ocean DR Inter · Structure no. 0500009

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
682 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
11,721
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR601(AVALON Blvd) over Leonards Thorofare is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR601(AVALON Blvd) over Leonards 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 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 11,721 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,302 by 2044. The structure is 682 ft (207.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR601(AVALON Blvd)
CrossesLeonards Thorofare
Location2 MI W of Ocean DR Inter
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyCape May County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.11634, -74.75201
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length682 ft (207.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,721 (2024)
Projected traffic14,302 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 CR601(AVALON Blvd) over Leonards Thorofare built?

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

What condition is CR601(AVALON Blvd) over Leonards 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 CR601(AVALON Blvd) over Leonards Thorofare carry?

About 11,721 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR601(AVALON Blvd) over Leonards Thorofare?

The structure is 682 ft (207.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR601(AVALON Blvd) over Leonards Thorofare?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.