US Bridges

CR657(S.DENNIS Rd) over Sluice Creek

Fair

Cape May County, New Jersey · 1 Mi. South of Njsh 47 · Structure no. 0500025

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,560
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR657(S.DENNIS Rd) over Sluice Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR657(S.DENNIS Rd) over Sluice Creek in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 8,560 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,270 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR657(S.DENNIS Rd)
CrossesSluice Creek
Location1 Mi. South of Njsh 47
RouteCounty Highway 657
CountyCape May County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.15589, -74.82328
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,560 (2024)
Projected traffic10,270 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR657(S.DENNIS Rd) over Sluice Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR657(S.DENNIS Rd) over Sluice 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 CR657(S.DENNIS Rd) over Sluice Creek carry?

About 8,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR657(S.DENNIS Rd) over Sluice Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR657(S.DENNIS Rd) over Sluice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.