US Bridges

CR621(OCEAN Dr) over Mill Creek

Fair

Cape May County, New Jersey · 0.75 MI E.Of Gsp & Nj 109 · Structure no. 0500030

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

About this bridge

CR621(OCEAN Dr) over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR621(OCEAN Dr) over Mill Creek 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 5 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2044. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR621(OCEAN Dr)
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.75 MI E.Of Gsp & Nj 109
RouteCounty Highway 621
Coordinates38.95537, -74.89054
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadUnknown
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,415 (2024)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2044
Trucks3%
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$14.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR621(OCEAN Dr) over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is CR621(OCEAN Dr) over Mill 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 CR621(OCEAN Dr) over Mill Creek carry?

About 10,415 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR621(OCEAN Dr) over Mill Creek?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR621(OCEAN Dr) over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.