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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIVERSIDE CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,100 |
| FARMERS COOP CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 200 |
| GRAND VIEW IRRG.DIST.CNL | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 65 |
| SUCCOR CREEK | Idaho | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 90 |
| VINSON WASH | Idaho | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 220 |
| TENNISON CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| GALLOWAY CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| COW CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 130 |
| COW CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 130 |
| BIG CANYON CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 190 |
| STC 5752;N.FK.CDA RIVER | Idaho | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,200 |
| BIG LOST RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| SALMON RIVER;SE.CLAYTON | Idaho | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| SALMON RIVER;BAYHORSE CR | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 170 |
| LEMHI RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| BELLEVUE CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 7,000 |
| CARMEN CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,100 |
| TOWER CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,100 |
| BOISE RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 16,500 |
| BEAR RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 70 |
| WILLOW CREEK (WHITE BR) | Idaho | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 30 |
| BUTTE MARKET LAKE CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 30 |
| BOISE RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,500 |
| CEDAR DRAW | Idaho | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,700 |
| RICHFIELD CANAL | Idaho | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 10 |
| S.GOODING MAIN CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 800 |
| COW CREEK;LAGOON BR | Idaho | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 30 |
| N. BRANCH FALL RIVER CNL | Idaho | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 10 |
| FALL RIVER OVERFLOW | Idaho | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 10 |
| L CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,200 |
| UPRR;N.FK.PAYETTE RIVER | Idaho | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 4,100 |
| ROUND VALLEY CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,100 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Idaho | Good | 1933 | 93 | 4,100 |
| BIG CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,100 |
| GOODING MAIN CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 20 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Idaho | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 2,000 |
| DRY CREEK | Idaho | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 2,900 |
| YANKEE FK OF SALMON RIVR | Idaho | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 680 |
| M CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5 |
| U CANAL | Idaho | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 5 |
| R CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5 |
| WOLF LODGE CREEK | Idaho | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 150 |
| PINE CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 30 |
| PLEASANT VALLEY CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 50 |
| S.FK. CLEARWATER RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 10 |
| SOUTH FORK SALMON RIVER | Idaho | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 10 |
| ST JOE RIVER | Idaho | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 50 |
| SELWAY RIVER | Idaho | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 50 |
| GEDNEY CR | Idaho | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 50 |
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.