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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURGESS CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,800 |
| Little Wood River | Idaho | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| CAMAS CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5 |
| KELLY CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| GARDEN CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,300 |
| SECESH RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 40 |
| E.FK. OF S.FK.SALMON RVR | Idaho | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 40 |
| GROUSE CREEK | Idaho | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 870 |
| B-4 CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,400 |
| PACK RIVER | Idaho | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 870 |
| ANDERSON CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,700 |
| PLACER CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,800 |
| BUTTE ARM CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 4,900 |
| MILNER GOODING CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 100 |
| PORTNEUF RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 100 |
| CAMAS CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 20 |
| BIG WOOD RIVER | Idaho | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| BISSEL CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 140 |
| WILLOW CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 170 |
| CASCADE DAM SPILLWAY | Idaho | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 100 |
| MASON DRAIN DITCH | Idaho | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 14,500 |
| FIFTEEN MILE CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 15,500 |
| HIGH LINE CANAL | Idaho | Good | 1947 | 79 | 16,000 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 850 |
| MISSION CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 180 |
| RIDENBAUGH CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 20,000 |
| GRAYS LAKE OUTLET | Idaho | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 10 |
| MALAD RIVER GORGE | Idaho | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 80 |
| GRIMES CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 25 |
| LITTLE BEAR CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,400 |
| S.FK.PAYETTE R;LOWMAN BR | Idaho | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 410 |
| BIG CANYON CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 30 |
| PORTNEUF R;NW.INKOM BR | Idaho | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 20 |
| LEMHI RIVER | Idaho | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 310 |
| BURNT CABIN CR | Idaho | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 50 |
| LONG CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 50 |
| SEVEN MILE CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 970 |
| N. FK. LAKE FK. CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 40 |
| N. FK. LAKE FK. CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 40 |
| SWEETWATER CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,000 |
| CHAMPION CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 220 |
| TAYLOR CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,700 |
| ANDERSON CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 360 |
| TYHEE LATERAL CANAL | Idaho | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,400 |
| KUNA CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 620 |
| HORNET CREEK | Idaho | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 100 |
| S.FK.COEUR DALENE RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,400 |
| HARRISON CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 520 |
| SNAKE CR | Idaho | Good | 1949 | 77 | 40 |
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.