Zion - Mnt Carmel over North Fork Virgin River
FairWashington County, Utah · 1.4 MI from S. Entrance · Structure no. 1590004P0000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 186 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,341
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Zion - Mnt Carmel over North Fork Virgin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zion - Mnt Carmel over North Fork Virgin River in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 95 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 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,609 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Zion - Mnt Carmel over North Fork Virgin River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is Zion - Mnt Carmel over North 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 Zion - Mnt Carmel over North Fork Virgin River carry?
About 1,341 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Zion - Mnt Carmel over North Fork Virgin River?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Zion - Mnt Carmel over North Fork Virgin River?
It is owned by the National Park Service.