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Bridge Road

Where: Springdale, UT (Washington County)

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The Rockville Bridge, built in 1924, crosses the Virgin River and historically connected Zion National Park to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Those interested in early road construction and scenic drives will appreciate its role in regional travel. It's a worthwhile stop if you're exploring southern Utah's national parks.

Updated October 22, 2026

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The Rockville Bridge spans the east fork of the Virgin River in Rockville, Utah, United States. The bridge was built for the National Park Service in 1924 to provide a link between Zion National Park and the North Rim area of Grand Canyon National Park. The new bridge allowed motorists to take a circular tour of the national parks in southern Utah and northern Arizona.

About Bridge Road

Bridge Road is a historic site in Springdale, Utah, in Washington County. Within 30 miles there are 21 other historic sites, the nearest being Rockville Historic Parker Through Truss Bridge (about 0.2 miles).