US Bridges

Visitor Center Acc over N. Fork Virgin River

Fair

Washington County, Utah · From South Entrance Go 0 · Structure no. 1590001P0000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,341
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Visitor Center Acc over N. Fork Virgin River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Visitor Center Acc over N. Fork Virgin River in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,341 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,609 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVisitor Center Acc
CrossesN. Fork Virgin River
LocationFrom South Entrance Go 0
RouteFederal Lands Road 202
StateUtah
Coordinates37.20143, -112.98657
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,341 (2022)
Projected traffic1,609 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Visitor Center Acc over N. Fork Virgin River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Visitor Center Acc over N. Fork Virgin River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Visitor Center Acc over N. Fork Virgin River carry?

About 1,341 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Visitor Center Acc over N. Fork Virgin River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Visitor Center Acc over N. Fork Virgin River?

It is owned by the National Park Service.