Elmira Street over Cape Island Creek
FairCape May County, New Jersey · 0.25 MI North of Broad ST · Structure no. 0500027
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,474
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elmira Street over Cape Island Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Elmira Street over Cape Island Creek in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,474 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,799 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elmira Street over Cape Island Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elmira Street over Cape Island 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 Elmira Street over Cape Island Creek carry?
About 1,474 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Elmira Street over Cape Island Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Elmira Street over Cape Island Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.