US Bridges

Route 66 over Unnamed Gut

Fair

St. Croix Island, U.S. Virgin Islands · Melvin H. Evans Highway · Structure no. STX6621

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 66 over Unnamed Gut is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 66 over Unnamed Gut in St. Croix Island, U.S. Virgin Islands. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2029. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 66
CrossesUnnamed Gut
LocationMelvin H. Evans Highway
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Croix Island
StateU.S. Virgin Islands
Coordinates17.70669, -64.78721
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2019)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 66 over Unnamed Gut built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 66 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 66 over Unnamed Gut carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Route 66 over Unnamed Gut?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Route 66 over Unnamed Gut?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.