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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROSSCUT CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 20 |
| CROSSCUT CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 120 |
| NF CLEARWATER RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 20 |
| PINE CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,700 |
| REXBURG CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 20,000 |
| PAHSIMEROI RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,100 |
| LITTLE VALLEY CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| COYOTE CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 40 |
| UNION FLAT CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 40 |
| TEXAS SLOUGH | Idaho | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 120 |
| DEEP CR | Idaho | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 10 |
| FRAZIER CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| FISHHOOK CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| SQ___ CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| US 12;SNAKE RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 21,000 |
| CLEAR CREEK;AT LOWMAN | Idaho | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,200 |
| TETON ISLAND CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,100 |
| THORN CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,300 |
| ROCK CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 80 |
| FARMERS COOP SEBREE CNL | Idaho | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 50 |
| N.FK.EAST RIVER | Idaho | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 30 |
| PARKS LEWISVILLE CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,500 |
| CAMAS CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5 |
| BIG CREEK | Idaho | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 50 |
| BIG CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 50 |
| S.FK.CDA R;I-90B ARCH | Idaho | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 2,300 |
| CANYON CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10,500 |
| RIVERSIDE CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,500 |
| S.FK.SALMON RIVER | Idaho | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 40 |
| PORTNEUF RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,100 |
| SUNBEAM CREEK | Idaho | Good | 1940 | 86 | 80 |
| LITTLE WOOD RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 35 |
| LITTLE WOOD RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| MILNER GOODING CANAL | Idaho | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| MILNER GOODING CANAL | Idaho | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| CEDAR DRAW | Idaho | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,200 |
| FIVE MILE CREEK | Idaho | Good | 1940 | 86 | 3,100 |
| FIVE MILE CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,100 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 7,800 |
| FARMERS COOP CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,300 |
| LOWER PAYETTE CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 150 |
| BIG BEAR CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| PALOUSE R;NW.POTLATCH BR | Idaho | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 220 |
| DEEP CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| MIDDLE POTLATCH CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| LITTLE POTLATCH CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 110 |
| COUGAR CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| GREAT WESTERN CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 680 |
| SWAUGER SLOUGH | Idaho | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,220 |
| INDEPENDENT CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 80 |
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.