US Bridges

Gsp SB over Avalon Blvd (cr 601)

Good

Cape May County, New Jersey · 1.75 M S of Rts 9&83 JCT · Structure no. 360136S

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,857
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp SB over Avalon Blvd (cr 601) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp SB over Avalon Blvd (cr 601) in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,857 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,038 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp SB
CrossesAvalon Blvd (cr 601)
Location1.75 M S of Rts 9&83 JCT
CountyCape May County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.1265, -74.77287
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,857 (2023)
Projected traffic14,038 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gsp SB over Avalon Blvd (cr 601) built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gsp SB over Avalon Blvd (cr 601) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Gsp SB over Avalon Blvd (cr 601) carry?

About 11,857 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gsp SB over Avalon Blvd (cr 601)?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp SB over Avalon Blvd (cr 601)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.