US Bridges

Glenwood Avenue over Sunset Lake

Good

Cape May County, New Jersey · 0.45 MI West of Nj Avenue · Structure no. 0500011

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,810
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenwood Avenue over Sunset Lake is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Glenwood Avenue over Sunset Lake 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 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,170 by 2044. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGlenwood Avenue
CrossesSunset Lake
Location0.45 MI West of Nj Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 614
Coordinates38.99712, -74.81838
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,810 (2024)
Projected traffic2,170 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenwood Avenue over Sunset Lake built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenwood Avenue over Sunset Lake 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Glenwood Avenue over Sunset Lake carry?

About 1,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glenwood Avenue over Sunset Lake?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Glenwood Avenue over Sunset Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.