US Bridges

Nj 109 over Cape May Canal & Serv RD

Fair

Cape May County, New Jersey · 1.24 MI S of US Rt 9 JCT · Structure no. 0501150

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
475 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,270
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 109 over Cape May Canal & Serv RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 109 over Cape May Canal & Serv RD in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 14,270 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,130 by 2043. The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 109
CrossesCape May Canal & Serv RD
Location1.24 MI S of US Rt 9 JCT
RouteState Highway 109
CountyCape May County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates38.95333, -74.90631
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length475 ft (144.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,270 (2023)
Projected traffic17,130 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 109 over Cape May Canal & Serv RD built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 109 over Cape May Canal & Serv RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 109 over Cape May Canal & Serv RD carry?

About 14,270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 109 over Cape May Canal & Serv RD?

The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 109 over Cape May Canal & Serv RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.