Boise River and Canal Bridge
National Register of Historic Places

Boise River and Canal Bridge

Caldwell, Canyon County, Idaho
Listed
February 7, 2007
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
07000003

About this property

The Boise River and Canal Bridge , in Caldwell, Idaho, is a three-span, 390 ft (120 m) Warren camelback through-truss design constructed in 1922 by the American Bridge Company from plans submitted by Caldwell city engineer Fred H. McConnel. The site is where Oregon Trail pioneers forded the Boise River. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. The Boise River and Canal Bridge replaced an earlier bridge known as the Canyon Hill Bridge, and when the new bridge was commissioned by Canyon County officials, it continued under the same name. Later, the bridge became known as Idaho Pacific Highway Bridge, Highway 30 Bridge, or Silver Bridge.

Location

Caldwell, Canyon County, Idaho
43.68872, -116.68714

Federal Designation

The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 07000003. It was listed on February 7, 2007.

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Boise River and Canal Bridge listed on the National Register?

Boise River and Canal Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 7, 2007.

What type of historic resource is Boise River and Canal Bridge?

Boise River and Canal Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Boise River and Canal Bridge?

The period of significance for Boise River and Canal Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1922.

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