US Bridges

Route 669 over Castle Burk Gut

PoorClosed to traffic

St. Croix Island, U.S. Virgin Islands · Route 669 · Structure no. STX6991

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 669 over Castle Burk Gut is a masonry culvert carrying Route 669 over Castle Burk Gut in St. Croix Island, U.S. Virgin Islands. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 1 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2029. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 669
CrossesCastle Burk Gut
LocationRoute 669
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Croix Island
StateU.S. Virgin Islands
Coordinates17.72452, -64.80375
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic360 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$900,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 669 over Castle Burk Gut built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 669 over Castle Burk Gut 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 669 over Castle Burk Gut carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Route 669 over Castle Burk Gut?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Route 669 over Castle Burk Gut?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.