FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR657(STONE HARBR)

Carrying CR657(STONE HARBR) over GREAT CHANNEL

3 M E OF GS PARKWAY INTER, Cape May, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR657(STONE HARBR)

The CR657(STONE HARBR) bridge in Cape May, New Jersey carries CR657(STONE HARBR) over GREAT CHANNEL. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1992, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 275.8 meters (905 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,880 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CR657(STONE HARBR) compares

▼ 17.5
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of New Jersey bridges
74
Bridges in Cape May · 9 in Poor condition
CR657(STONE HARBR) 26.3 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
24.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
10.1
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
7.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
26.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Last Reconstructed
1992
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
275.8 m (905 ft)
Deck Width
9.2 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,880 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0500006

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

CR657(STONE HARBR) is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CR657(STONE HARBR) against other structures in Cape May and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CR657(STONE HARBR)?

CR657(STONE HARBR) in Cape May, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR657(STONE HARBR) inspected?

CR657(STONE HARBR)'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 6,880 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR657(STONE HARBR) is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CR657(STONE HARBR)?

CR657(STONE HARBR) has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR657(STONE HARBR)?

CR657(STONE HARBR) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR657(STONE HARBR) and does age affect safety?

CR657(STONE HARBR) was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1992.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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