US Bridges

Route 32 over Turpentine Run

Good

St. Thomas Island, U.S. Virgin Islands · .5 Miles from Raphune Hil · Structure no. STT005

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 32 over Turpentine Run is a concrete culvert carrying Route 32 over Turpentine Run in St. Thomas 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 32
CrossesTurpentine Run
Location.5 Miles from Raphune Hil
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Thomas Island
StateU.S. Virgin Islands
Coordinates18.33165, -64.88481
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic600 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$75,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 32 over Turpentine Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 32 over Turpentine Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Route 32 over Turpentine Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Route 32 over Turpentine Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Route 32 over Turpentine Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.