US Bridges

Scenic Boulevard over Virgin River

Good

Mohave County, Arizona · 1.4 MI S JCT Old HWY 91 · Structure no. 07854

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
486 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scenic Boulevard over Virgin River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scenic Boulevard over Virgin River in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2041. The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesScenic Boulevard
CrossesVirgin River
Location1.4 MI S JCT Old HWY 91
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates36.8093, -114.0069
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length486 ft (148.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic360 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scenic Boulevard over Virgin River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scenic Boulevard over Virgin River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Scenic Boulevard over Virgin River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Scenic Boulevard over Virgin River?

The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Scenic Boulevard over Virgin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.