US Bridges

CR631(TUCKAHOE Rd) over Cedar Swamp Creek

Fair

Cape May County, New Jersey · 3.5 M W of RT9 Intersect · Structure no. 0500018

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,750
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR631(TUCKAHOE Rd) over Cedar Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR631(TUCKAHOE Rd) over Cedar Swamp Creek in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 10,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,900 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR631(TUCKAHOE Rd)
CrossesCedar Swamp Creek
Location3.5 M W of RT9 Intersect
RouteCounty Highway 631
Coordinates39.26184, -74.70211
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,750 (2024)
Projected traffic12,900 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 CR631(TUCKAHOE Rd) over Cedar Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR631(TUCKAHOE Rd) over Cedar Swamp 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 CR631(TUCKAHOE Rd) over Cedar Swamp Creek carry?

About 10,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR631(TUCKAHOE Rd) over Cedar Swamp Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR631(TUCKAHOE Rd) over Cedar Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.