21st Street over Avalon Canal
GoodCape May County, New Jersey · 0.03 MI West Ocean Drive · Structure no. 0500010
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,840
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
21st Street over Avalon Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 21st Street over Avalon Canal in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,840 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 21st Street over Avalon Canal built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is 21st Street over Avalon Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does 21st Street over Avalon Canal carry?
About 1,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 21st Street over Avalon Canal?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns 21st Street over Avalon Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.