Hurricane-LaVerkin Bridge

The Hurricane-LaVerkin Bridge is a steel truss structure that crosses the Virgin River between the two towns, featuring five panels in Warren pony truss design. It spans about 75 feet (23 meters), supported by concrete-filled steel cylinder piers that form the foundation.

This structure was built in 1908 by the Midland Bridge Company and ranks among the earliest Warren pony truss bridges in Utah. It demonstrates how engineers designed river crossings during the early 1900s.

The bridge links two small towns and remains part of everyday travel for residents moving between Hurricane and LaVerkin. It has become woven into how people experience the local landscape.

The bridge is easily accessible by foot or car and remains open to through traffic. Visitors can view and cross it from the surrounding roads, with enough space in the area to observe the structure from various angles.

The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995, more than 80 years after it was built. This delayed recognition shows how long the importance of this early steel construction method went unappreciated.

Location: Washington County

GPS coordinates: 37.18940,-113.27000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:25