US Bridges

Hand Ave(cr 658) over Skeeter Island Creek

Fair

Cape May County, New Jersey · 0.46 Mls East of Rt 47 · Structure no. 0500031

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,835
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hand Ave(cr 658) over Skeeter Island Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hand Ave(cr 658) over Skeeter Island Creek in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 1,835 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHand Ave(cr 658)
CrossesSkeeter Island Creek
Location0.46 Mls East of Rt 47
RouteCounty Highway 658
CountyCape May County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.09788, -74.86666
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,835 (2024)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hand Ave(cr 658) over Skeeter Island Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hand Ave(cr 658) over Skeeter 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 Hand Ave(cr 658) over Skeeter Island Creek carry?

About 1,835 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hand Ave(cr 658) over Skeeter Island Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Hand Ave(cr 658) over Skeeter Island Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.