US Bridges

Nj 48 over Two Penny Run

Good

Salem County, New Jersey · 0.25 MI W of Nj Turnpike · Structure no. 1706152

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,167
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 48 over Two Penny Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nj 48 over Two Penny Run in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,167 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,001 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 48
CrossesTwo Penny Run
Location0.25 MI W of Nj Turnpike
RouteState Highway 48
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.6913, -75.42849
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,167 (2023)
Projected traffic5,001 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nj 48 over Two Penny Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 48 over Two Penny Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 48 over Two Penny Run carry?

About 4,167 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nj 48 over Two Penny Run?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 48 over Two Penny Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.