US Bridges

CR 619(OCEAN Drve) over Middle Thorofare

Fair

Cape May County, New Jersey · 5 Miles North of CR 625 · Structure no. 0500016

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
883 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 619(OCEAN Drve) over Middle Thorofare is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 619(OCEAN Drve) over Middle Thorofare 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 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2044. The structure is 883 ft (269.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesCR 619(OCEAN Drve)
CrossesMiddle Thorofare
Location5 Miles North of CR 625
RouteCounty Highway 619
Coordinates39.21495, -74.64846
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length883 ft (269.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2024)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 619(OCEAN Drve) over Middle Thorofare built?

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

What condition is CR 619(OCEAN Drve) over Middle 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 CR 619(OCEAN Drve) over Middle Thorofare carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 619(OCEAN Drve) over Middle Thorofare?

The structure is 883 ft (269.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns CR 619(OCEAN Drve) over Middle Thorofare?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.