Route 82 East End over Pearl B. Laresen Gut
PoorSt. Croix Island, U.S. Virgin Islands · Route 82 · Structure no. STX8205
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 82 East End over Pearl B. Laresen Gut is a concrete slab carrying Route 82 East End over Pearl B. Laresen Gut in St. Croix Island, U.S. Virgin Islands. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 480 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 82 East End over Pearl B. Laresen Gut built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 82 East End over Pearl B. Laresen 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 82 East End over Pearl B. Laresen Gut carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Route 82 East End over Pearl B. Laresen Gut?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Route 82 East End over Pearl B. Laresen Gut?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.