US Bridges

Pointers-Auburn RD over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 5.5 MI North of Exit 1 · Structure no. M006770

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,166
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pointers-Auburn RD over Nj Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pointers-Auburn RD over Nj Turnpike in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,166 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,473 by 2042. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPointers-Auburn RD
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location5.5 MI North of Exit 1
RouteCounty Highway 646
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.70536, -75.37118
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,166 (2022)
Projected traffic1,473 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pointers-Auburn RD over Nj Turnpike built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pointers-Auburn RD over Nj Turnpike 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 Pointers-Auburn RD over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 1,166 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pointers-Auburn RD over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pointers-Auburn RD over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.