CR 621 (OCEAN DR)
Carrying CR 621 (OCEAN DR) over UPPER THOROFARE
1.25 MI E.OF GSP & RT 621, Cape May, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CR 621 (OCEAN DR)
The CR 621 (OCEAN DR) bridge in Cape May, New Jersey carries CR 621 (OCEAN DR) over UPPER THOROFARE. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 14 sections, stretching 106.7 meters (350 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,880 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CR 621 (OCEAN DR) compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1939
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 14
- Structure Length
- 106.7 m (350 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.0 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,880 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0500029
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
CR 621 (OCEAN DR) 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 CR 621 (OCEAN DR) 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 CR 621 (OCEAN DR)?
CR 621 (OCEAN DR) in Cape May, New Jersey has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CR 621 (OCEAN DR) inspected?
CR 621 (OCEAN DR)'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 9,880 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 621 (OCEAN DR) 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 CR 621 (OCEAN DR)?
CR 621 (OCEAN DR) has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CR 621 (OCEAN DR)?
CR 621 (OCEAN DR) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CR 621 (OCEAN DR) and does age affect safety?
CR 621 (OCEAN DR) was built in 1939, making it 87 years old.
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.
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