US Bridges

CR 551 Auburn Rd. over Oldmans Creek

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 3.5 Mi. NE of Route 40 · Structure no. 1700102

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,769
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 551 Auburn Rd. over Oldmans Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 551 Auburn Rd. over Oldmans Creek in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,769 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,378 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 551 Auburn Rd.
CrossesOldmans Creek
Location3.5 Mi. NE of Route 40
RouteCounty Highway 551
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.7162, -75.36125
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,769 (2023)
Projected traffic3,378 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 551 Auburn Rd. over Oldmans Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 551 Auburn Rd. over Oldmans Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 551 Auburn Rd. over Oldmans Creek carry?

About 2,769 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 551 Auburn Rd. over Oldmans Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns CR 551 Auburn Rd. over Oldmans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.