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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILDHORSE RIVER | Idaho | Poor | 1908 | 118 | 30 |
| POTLATCH RVR(SPERRY BR) | Idaho | Fair | 1908 | 118 | 170 |
| ST. JOE RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1908 | 118 | 40 |
| BIG DICK CREEK | Idaho | Poor | 1909 | 117 | 370 |
| SQUAW CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1909 | 117 | 370 |
| WEISER RIVER | Idaho | Poor | 1910 | 116 | 180 |
| ELK CREEK TRESTLE | Idaho | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 100 |
| BIG CREEK TRESTLE | Idaho | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 100 |
| AGATHA CREEK TRESTLE | Idaho | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 100 |
| BLACK PRINCE TRESTLE | Idaho | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 100 |
| JACOT CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 40 |
| MERCURY CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 40 |
| BOND CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 40 |
| SLOUGH BRIDGE | Idaho | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 15 |
| TROUT CREEK | Idaho | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 15 |
| NORTH FORK PAYETTE RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 100 |
| LITTLE WOOD RIVER | Idaho | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 200 |
| SHAFER CREEK | Idaho | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 20 |
| CLOVER CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 50 |
| HIGH LINE CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 20 |
| PARADISE CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 2,600 |
| PARADISE CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 7,500 |
| BEAR RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 50 |
| WEISER RIVER | Idaho | Poor | 1917 | 109 | 490 |
| LAWYERS CREEK;PARK BR | Idaho | Poor | 1917 | 109 | 50 |
| NEW YORK CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 660 |
| MOON GULCH;NE.KELLOGG BR | Idaho | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 50 |
| LATERAL 10 | Idaho | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2,900 |
| ST. CHARLES CR N. BRIDGE | Idaho | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| E. FK. WOOD RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| CAMAS CREEK | Idaho | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| LITTLE WOOD RIVER | Idaho | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 200 |
| PAYETTE RIVER;GARDENA BR | Idaho | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 350 |
| SLATE CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| LONG HOLLOW CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 70 |
| POTLATCH R(ARROW JCT BR) | Idaho | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 90 |
| BIG CANYON CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| E.BRANCH BIG LOST RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| E.BRANCH BIG LOST RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 260 |
| E.FK. OF S.FK.SALMON RVR | Idaho | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| SALMON FALLS CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 30 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 30 |
| BOISE RIVER & CANAL | Idaho | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 2,100 |
| E.FK.JARBIDGE RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 25 |
| GIBSON LATERAL CANAL | Idaho | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 3,800 |
| WEISER RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 30 |
| LITTLE SALMON RIVER | Idaho | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 20 |
| SLIPPY CREEK | Idaho | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 40 |
| LITTLE WOOD RIVER | Idaho | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 8,100 |
| TYHEE WASTEWAY CANAL | Idaho | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,600 |
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.