Rockville Bridge - 1924 - Rockville, Utah
N 37° 09.499 W 113° 02.258
12S E 319065 N 4114379
Old Historic Rockville bridge near the ghost town of Grafton, utah.
Waymark Code: WMAZW7
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 03/17/2011
Views: 9
The Rockville Bridge was constructed in 1924 and carries a country road (called Bridge Road) just south of Highway 9, across the east fork of the Virgin River on the south side of Rockville, Utah. This 217-foot rigid-connected Parker through truss bridge consists of twelve panels in a single span steel truss supported by concrete abutments. A network of struts and braces connects the top chords for structural support. The asphalt covered concrete deck carries a 25 ton capacity for a single lane of traffic. A builder's plate mounted on the Northwest corner of the bridge states the following:
VIRGIN RIVER
Bridge Built for the
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE 1924
Minneapolis Steel & Machinery Co. Fabricators
C.F. Dinsmore Co. Erectors
The structural and historical integrity of the bridge have been exceptionally well preserved, with no major alterations to date
Date built or dedicated as indicated on the date stone or plaque.: 1924
Road, body of water, land feature, etc. that the bridge spans.: Virgin River
Website (if available): [Web Link]
Date stone, plaque location.: Not listed
Parking (safe parking location): Not Listed
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