Hurricane Bridge
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brwhiz
N 37° 11.416 W 113° 16.635
12S E 297870 N 4118409
This Arch Bridge carries Utah Highway 9 (State Street) over the Virgin River at the city limits of Hurricane and LaVerkin.
Waymark Code: WMGTAN
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 04/07/2013
Views: 5
This bridge replaced an older truss bridge that was located a short distance upstream and lower in the gorge and closer to the river. From the Washington County Historical Society web site:
The Hurricane Bridge was completed in 1937 for a total cost of $107,469 and represents one of the largest one span bridges ever built in Utah. It is a steel deck arch bridge that carries State Route 9 across the Virgin River.
Length of bridge: 1000 feet
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: All modes of transportation except railroads
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Virgin River Gorge
Date constructed: 1937
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Utah Highway 9 (State Street)
Location:
Hurrican and Laverkin in Washington County
Height of bridge: Not listed
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