OCEAN DRIVE CR 619
Carrying OCEAN DRIVE CR 619 over TOWNSENDS INLET
1.81 Mi N of CR 601, Cape May, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OCEAN DRIVE CR 619
The OCEAN DRIVE CR 619 bridge in Cape May, New Jersey carries OCEAN DRIVE CR 619 over TOWNSENDS INLET. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2019, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 418.5 meters (1373 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,548 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 4/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 17.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OCEAN DRIVE CR 619 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
- Last Reconstructed
- 2019
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 418.5 m (1373 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.0 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- Local Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,548 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 3100003
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
OCEAN DRIVE CR 619 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 OCEAN DRIVE CR 619 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 619?
OCEAN DRIVE CR 619 in Cape May, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OCEAN DRIVE CR 619 inspected?
OCEAN DRIVE CR 619'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 6,548 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 619 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 OCEAN DRIVE CR 619?
OCEAN DRIVE CR 619 has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OCEAN DRIVE CR 619?
OCEAN DRIVE CR 619 is owned and maintained by Local Toll Authority.
How old is OCEAN DRIVE CR 619 and does age affect safety?
OCEAN DRIVE CR 619 was built in 1939, making it 87 years old and last reconstructed in 2019.
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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