US Bridges

CR 616 (tyler Rd) over Sluice Creek

Good

Cape May County, New Jersey · 0.3 Mi. South of CR 631 · Structure no. 0500026

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
806
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 616 (tyler Rd) over Sluice Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 616 (tyler Rd) over Sluice Creek in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 806 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 616 (tyler Rd)
CrossesSluice Creek
Location0.3 Mi. South of CR 631
RouteCounty Highway 616
Coordinates39.2573, -74.70176
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic806 (2024)
Projected traffic984 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR 616 (tyler Rd) over Sluice Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 616 (tyler Rd) over Sluice Creek 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 CR 616 (tyler Rd) over Sluice Creek carry?

About 806 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 616 (tyler Rd) over Sluice Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns CR 616 (tyler Rd) over Sluice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.