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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RYE CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 50 |
| MOOSE CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 40 |
| DEATH CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 100 |
| COLD SPRINGS CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 100 |
| SALMON RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 140 |
| NORTH FORK BOISE RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 59 |
| ANDERSON RANCH DAM SPWY | Idaho | Good | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| A-1 CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,600 |
| G CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,200 |
| COCOLALLA CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 11,500 |
| CALDWELL HIGHLINE CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 8,900 |
| PRICHARD CR;PRICHARD TRS | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 460 |
| IDAHO CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,100 |
| LEWISVILLE CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,000 |
| FARMERS FRIEND CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,300 |
| PARADISE CREEK | Idaho | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,500 |
| TREGO DITCH | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,100 |
| SALMON RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| CAMAS CREEK | Idaho | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| BILLINGSLEY CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| R CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 350 |
| STRATTON CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| EAST MAIN CANAL | Idaho | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| WALDVOGEL CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| RIDENBAUGH CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,200 |
| HORNET CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| WEISER RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| DEER FLAT LOW LINE CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 280 |
| GOLDEN GATE CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 280 |
| DEER FLAT CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 370 |
| ENTERPRISE CANAL | Idaho | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 950 |
| BLACK CANYON CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 360 |
| FARMERS COOP CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 170 |
| LITTLE WILLOW CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| FARMERS COOP CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 80 |
| DEER CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 90 |
| S.FK.CLEARWATER RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| WHITEBIRD CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 140 |
| LAWYER CREEK;SW.KAMIAH B | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 130 |
| LITTLE HANGMAN CREEK | Idaho | Good | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| LAKE CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| BUTTE ARM CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 360 |
| EAGLE ROCK CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 560 |
| FARMERS FRIEND CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 560 |
| ENTERPRIZE CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 560 |
| LEMHI RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 70 |
| SEVEN SUCKERS DITCH | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| N.F. CDA RIVER | Idaho | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| N.F. CDA RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| OROGRANDE CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 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.