Zion - Mnt Carmel over North Fork Virgin River

Fair Condition96 years old1,341 vehicles/day

Location

StateUtah
CountyWashington
Location1.4 Mi From S. Entrance
CarriesZion - Mnt Carmel
CrossesNorth Fork Virgin River
Coordinates37.21759, -112.97504

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length186.0 ft (56.7 m)
Max Span87.9 ft (26.8 m)
Deck Width32.2 ft (9.8 m)
Deck Area555.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1930 (reconstructed 1959)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,341 (2022)
Truck Traffic20%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerNational Park Service
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number1590004P0000000

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