US Bridges

Route 7025 over Unnamed Creek

Fair

St. Croix Island, U.S. Virgin Islands · 0.15 Miles from Highway 6 · Structure no. STX702505

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 7025 over Unnamed Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Route 7025 over Unnamed Creek in St. Croix Island, U.S. Virgin Islands. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 480 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 7025
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location0.15 Miles from Highway 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Croix Island
StateU.S. Virgin Islands
Coordinates17.71638, -64.88318
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic480 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 7025 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 7025 over Unnamed Creek 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 7025 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Route 7025 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Route 7025 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.