County Route 657 over Scotch Bonnet Creek
FairCape May County, New Jersey · 2 MI E of Parkway Exit · Structure no. 0500017
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 335 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,019
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 657 over Scotch Bonnet Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 657 over Scotch Bonnet Creek in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7,019 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,565 by 2044. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 County Route 657 over Scotch Bonnet Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 657 over Scotch Bonnet Creek 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 County Route 657 over Scotch Bonnet Creek carry?
About 7,019 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is County Route 657 over Scotch Bonnet Creek?
The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 657 over Scotch Bonnet Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.