US Bridges

Route 64 over Unnamed Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

St. Croix Island, U.S. Virgin Islands · .05 Miles from HWY 66 · Structure no. STX6405

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 64 over Unnamed Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 64 over Unnamed Creek in St. Croix Island, U.S. Virgin Islands. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 64
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location.05 Miles from HWY 66
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Croix Island
StateU.S. Virgin Islands
Coordinates17.70746, -64.78723
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2019)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 64 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 64 over Unnamed 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 64 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Route 64 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Route 64 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.