CR 619 (ocean Dr) over Great Channel
PoorPosted for loadCape May County, New Jersey · 1.9 MI NE of RTE 147 · Structure no. 0500028
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 1,535 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,335
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 619 (ocean Dr) over Great Channel is a steel movable - bascule carrying CR 619 (ocean Dr) over Great Channel in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 86 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,335 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2044. The structure is 1,535 ft (467.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 619 (ocean Dr) over Great Channel built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is CR 619 (ocean Dr) over Great Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does CR 619 (ocean Dr) over Great Channel carry?
About 1,335 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 619 (ocean Dr) over Great Channel?
The structure is 1,535 ft (467.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 619 (ocean Dr) over Great Channel?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.