US Bridges

Route 652 over Unnamed Gut

Fair

St. Croix Island, U.S. Virgin Islands · 1 Mile from Centerline Ro · Structure no. STX65205

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 652 over Unnamed Gut is a concrete culvert carrying Route 652 over Unnamed Gut in St. Croix Island, U.S. Virgin Islands. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the U.S. Virgin Islands average of 51.6 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 652
CrossesUnnamed Gut
Location1 Mile from Centerline Ro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Croix Island
StateU.S. Virgin Islands
Coordinates17.73255, -64.78963
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic120 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$208,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 652 over Unnamed Gut built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 652 over Unnamed Gut 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 Route 652 over Unnamed Gut carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Route 652 over Unnamed Gut?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Route 652 over Unnamed Gut?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.