Route 85 over Spring Gut Creek
PoorSt. Croix Island, U.S. Virgin Islands · Route 85 · Structure no. SPRING GUT
- Built
- 1904
- 121 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 85 over Spring Gut Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Route 85 over Spring Gut Creek in St. Croix Island, U.S. Virgin Islands. It was built in 1904, so it is 121 years old, older than the U.S. Virgin Islands average of 51.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 19 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 85 over Spring Gut Creek built?
It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 85 over Spring Gut Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Route 85 over Spring Gut Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Route 85 over Spring Gut Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Route 85 over Spring Gut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.