US Bridges

Turnpike Mainline over Two Penny Run

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 0.21 MI N of Nj 48 · Structure no. M003930

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,322
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Turnpike Mainline over Two Penny Run is a concrete culvert carrying Turnpike Mainline over Two Penny Run in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 51,322 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,622 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTurnpike Mainline
CrossesTwo Penny Run
Location0.21 MI N of Nj 48
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.69004, -75.42101
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,322 (2024)
Projected traffic62,622 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turnpike Mainline over Two Penny Run built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turnpike Mainline 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Turnpike Mainline over Two Penny Run carry?

About 51,322 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Turnpike Mainline over Two Penny Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Turnpike Mainline over Two Penny Run?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.