OCEAN DRIVE CR 656
Carrying OCEAN DRIVE CR 656 over GREAT EGG HARBOR
2.9 m N of 9th St (NJ 52), Cape May, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OCEAN DRIVE CR 656
The OCEAN DRIVE CR 656 bridge in Cape May, New Jersey carries OCEAN DRIVE CR 656 over GREAT EGG HARBOR. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 26 sections, stretching 1083.6 meters (3555 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,592 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by Local Toll Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OCEAN DRIVE CR 656 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
- 2002
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 26
- Structure Length
- 1083.6 m (3555 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.3 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- Local Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,592 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 3100001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OCEAN DRIVE CR 656 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 OCEAN DRIVE CR 656 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 OCEAN DRIVE CR 656?
OCEAN DRIVE CR 656 in Cape May, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OCEAN DRIVE CR 656 inspected?
OCEAN DRIVE CR 656'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 3,592 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OCEAN DRIVE CR 656 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 OCEAN DRIVE CR 656?
OCEAN DRIVE CR 656 has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OCEAN DRIVE CR 656?
OCEAN DRIVE CR 656 is owned and maintained by Local Toll Authority.
How old is OCEAN DRIVE CR 656 and does age affect safety?
OCEAN DRIVE CR 656 was built in 2002, making it 24 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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