FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HAND AVE(CR 658)

Carrying HAND AVE(CR 658) over SKEETER ISLAND CREEK

0.46 Mls East of Rt 47, Cape May, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HAND AVE(CR 658)

The HAND AVE(CR 658) bridge in Cape May, New Jersey carries HAND AVE(CR 658) over SKEETER ISLAND CREEK. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,220 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 culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.

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

How HAND AVE(CR 658) compares

▼ 13.0
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 27%
Lower load rating than 73% of New Jersey bridges
74
Bridges in Cape May · 9 in Poor condition
HAND AVE(CR 658) 30.8 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.3
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
30.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1982
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
14.8 m (49 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,220 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0500031

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HAND AVE(CR 658) is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare HAND AVE(CR 658) 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 HAND AVE(CR 658)?

HAND AVE(CR 658) in Cape May, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HAND AVE(CR 658) inspected?

HAND AVE(CR 658)'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 2,220 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HAND AVE(CR 658) is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for HAND AVE(CR 658)?

HAND AVE(CR 658) has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HAND AVE(CR 658)?

HAND AVE(CR 658) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HAND AVE(CR 658) and does age affect safety?

HAND AVE(CR 658) was built in 1982, making it 44 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.

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

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