US Bridges

Pointers-Auburn RD over Two Penny Run

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 1.8 MI North of Rt 40 · Structure no. 1700116

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,001
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pointers-Auburn RD over Two Penny Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pointers-Auburn RD over Two Penny Run in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 6 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 1,001 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,221 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPointers-Auburn RD
CrossesTwo Penny Run
Location1.8 MI North of Rt 40
RouteCounty Highway 646
Coordinates39.69493, -75.37753
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,001 (2023)
Projected traffic1,221 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Pointers-Auburn RD over Two Penny Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pointers-Auburn RD over Two Penny Run 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 Pointers-Auburn RD over Two Penny Run carry?

About 1,001 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pointers-Auburn RD over Two Penny Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Pointers-Auburn RD over Two Penny Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.