FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROUTE 32

Carrying ROUTE 32 over TURPENTINE RUN

.5 MILES FROM RAPHUNE HIL, St. Thomas Island, Virgin Islands

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROUTE 32

The ROUTE 32 bridge in St. Thomas Island, Virgin Islands carries ROUTE 32 over TURPENTINE RUN. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.5 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Virgin Islands bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How ROUTE 32 compares

▲ 7.7
Load rating vs Virgin Islands average (25.0 t)
Top 43%
Higher load rating than 57% of Virgin Islands bridges
3
Bridges in St. Thomas Island
ROUTE 32 32.7 t
Virgin Islands average 25.0 t

Live comparison across Virgin Islands.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.5 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
STT005

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROUTE 32 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare ROUTE 32 against other structures in St. Thomas Island and across Virgin Islands. Virgin Islands bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for ROUTE 32?

ROUTE 32 in St. Thomas Island, Virgin Islands on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROUTE 32 inspected?

ROUTE 32's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 500 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROUTE 32 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ROUTE 32?

ROUTE 32 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROUTE 32?

ROUTE 32 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ROUTE 32 and does age affect safety?

ROUTE 32 was built in 1985, making it 41 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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