Route 72 over Unnamed Gut
PoorPosted for loadSt. Croix Island, U.S. Virgin Islands · Midland Road · Structure no. STX7215
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 72 over Unnamed Gut is a concrete frame carrying Route 72 over Unnamed Gut in St. Croix Island, U.S. Virgin Islands. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 2 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 72 over Unnamed Gut built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 72 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 72 over Unnamed Gut carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Route 72 over Unnamed Gut?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Route 72 over Unnamed Gut?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.