US Bridges

West 17th Street over Venetian-Carnival Bayou

Good

Cape May County, New Jersey · 2.MI NW of Roosevelt Blv · Structure no. 0500032

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
215
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 17th Street over Venetian-Carnival Bayou is a concrete arch - deck carrying West 17th Street over Venetian-Carnival Bayou in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 215 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWest 17th Street
CrossesVenetian-Carnival Bayou
Location2.MI NW of Roosevelt Blv
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.27346, -74.59164
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2024)
Projected traffic263 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 West 17th Street over Venetian-Carnival Bayou built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 17th Street over Venetian-Carnival Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does West 17th Street over Venetian-Carnival Bayou carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West 17th Street over Venetian-Carnival Bayou?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns West 17th Street over Venetian-Carnival Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.