US Bridges

Ocean Drive CR 619 over Grassy Sound

PoorPosted for load

Cape May County, New Jersey · 0.45 MI N of Nj 147 · Structure no. 3100005

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
1,073 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,228
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ocean Drive CR 619 over Grassy Sound is a steel movable - bascule carrying Ocean Drive CR 619 over Grassy Sound 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,228 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,474 by 2043. The structure is 1,073 ft (327.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesOcean Drive CR 619
CrossesGrassy Sound
Location0.45 MI N of Nj 147
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyCape May County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.02871, -74.80187
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+20 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length1,073 ft (327.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,228 (2023)
Projected traffic1,474 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$59.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ocean Drive CR 619 over Grassy Sound built?

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

What condition is Ocean Drive CR 619 over Grassy Sound in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Ocean Drive CR 619 over Grassy Sound carry?

About 1,228 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ocean Drive CR 619 over Grassy Sound?

The structure is 1,073 ft (327.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ocean Drive CR 619 over Grassy Sound?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority and maintained by the County Highway Agency.