US Bridges

CR 621 (ocean Dr) over Upper Thorofare

Fair

Cape May County, New Jersey · 1.25 MI E.Of Gsp & Rt 621 · Structure no. 0500029

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
350 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
10,415
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 621 (ocean Dr) over Upper Thorofare is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 621 (ocean Dr) over Upper Thorofare in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 1939, 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 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 10,415 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2044. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 621 (ocean Dr)
CrossesUpper Thorofare
Location1.25 MI E.Of Gsp & Rt 621
RouteCounty Highway CR621
CountyCape May County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates38.95757, -74.88154
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadUnknown
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,415 (2024)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$17.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 621 (ocean Dr) over Upper Thorofare built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 621 (ocean Dr) over Upper Thorofare 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 CR 621 (ocean Dr) over Upper Thorofare carry?

About 10,415 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 621 (ocean Dr) over Upper Thorofare?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 621 (ocean Dr) over Upper Thorofare?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.