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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEADOW CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 50 |
| M.F.CLWATER R.;E.KOOSKIA | Idaho | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 980 |
| UPRR; IGO OVERPASS | Idaho | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 623 |
| HIGH LINE CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,000 |
| CREEK;SLOUGH | Idaho | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 140 |
| FISHHOOK CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 330 |
| ST JOE RIVER;AVERY BR | Idaho | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 330 |
| LITTLE PINE CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,600 |
| LOW LINE CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| GRIMES CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| GOLDEN GATE CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,100 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 560 |
| SALMON R;WHITEBIRD TRUSS | Idaho | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 550 |
| SHEBANG CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| COW CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| COW CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| THORN CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| LAPWAI CREEK | Idaho | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 180 |
| CLEARWATER R;LENORE BR. | Idaho | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 400 |
| ANDERSON CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| BIG LOST RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 210 |
| ROBINSON CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| SIDE CHANNEL TETON RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 250 |
| SELWAY RIVER | Idaho | Good | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| CDA RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| ST JOE RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| ST JOE RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| SIMMONS CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| N.F. ST JOE RIVER | Idaho | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| N.F. ST JOE RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| BLACKFOOT RIVER | Idaho | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 7,000 |
| UPRR;BICKEL OVERPASS | Idaho | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 2,500 |
| LOWER W.BRANCH PRIEST R. | Idaho | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,100 |
| SNAKE RIVER | Idaho | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 6,900 |
| LOW LINE CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 80 |
| HIGH LINE CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 70 |
| AMERICAN R;SE.ELK CITY B | Idaho | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 50 |
| LITTLE POTLATCH CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 110 |
| BNRR;UPRR & DEEP CREEK | Idaho | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 900 |
| COEUR DALENE RIVER | Idaho | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 680 |
| UPRR;N.SPENCER RR OP | Idaho | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 50 |
| WHITE CAP CR | Idaho | Good | 1936 | 90 | 20 |
| BIG CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 50 |
| RED IVES CREEK | Idaho | Good | 1936 | 90 | 50 |
| SELWAY R SWIFTWATER | Idaho | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 50 |
| UPPER W.BRANCH PRIEST R. | Idaho | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,700 |
| BULLION CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 220 |
| SALMON RIVER;LUCILLE BR | Idaho | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 30 |
| CROSSCUT CANAL | Idaho | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 10 |
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.