Route 70 over Unnamed Gut
PoorClosed to trafficSt. Croix Island, U.S. Virgin Islands · Centerline Road · Structure no. STX7025
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 70 over Unnamed Gut is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 70 over Unnamed Gut 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 70 over Unnamed Gut built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 70 over Unnamed 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 70 over Unnamed Gut carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Route 70 over Unnamed Gut?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Route 70 over Unnamed Gut?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.