Historic Bridges in Idaho
354 bridges built before 1951 in Idaho still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 354 bridges in Idaho built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROSS FORK CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,800 |
| LITTLE SALMON RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| OROFINO CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 70 |
| HENRYS FK SNAKE RIVER | Idaho | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 30 |
| NOBLE CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 4,100 |
| SALMON RIVER;SALMON BR. | Idaho | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 7,300 |
| CUB RIVER | Idaho | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 310 |
| LITTLE WOOD RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 800 |
| BIG LOST RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 290 |
| BIG LOST RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 500 |
| BIG LOST RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 260 |
| THOUSAND SPRINGS CREEK | Idaho | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 80 |
| LITTLE SALMON R;POLLOCK | Idaho | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 100 |
| SQUAW CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 470 |
| MOYIE RIVER;MEADOW CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 120 |
| T.F.NORTHSIDE MAIN CNL | Idaho | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 620 |
| E LATERAL CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,000 |
| GREAT WESTERN CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 480 |
| OSGOOD CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 20 |
| MILNER GOODING CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 620 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 20 |
| PINE CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 30 |
| SIRR & UPRR;S.ATHOL OP | Idaho | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 540 |
| JORDON CREEK;PLEASANT BR | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| GRAYS CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 160 |
| SAND CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 140 |
| DRY CREEK | Idaho | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| LITTLE WOOD RIVER | Idaho | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| T.F.NORTHSIDE MAIN CNL | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 170 |
| T.F.NORTHSIDE MAIN CNL | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 170 |
| T.F.NORTHSIDE MAIN CNL | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 160 |
| GOODING MAIN CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| DRY CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| GOODING MAIN CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| DRY CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| DRY CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| BIG WOOD RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| T.F.NORTHSIDE MAIN CNL | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,300 |
| X CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| LITTLE WOOD RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 300 |
| HIGH LINE CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| HIGH LINE CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| LOW LINE CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 140 |
| HIGH LINE CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| FIVE MILE CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,100 |
| W.BR.GOOSE CR;MEADOWS BR | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 80 |
| LITTLE SALMON RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| WEISER RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 140 |
| GRIMES CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 310 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.