National Register of Historic Places

North Fork Payette River Bridge

Smiths Ferry, Valley County, Idaho
Listed
April 1, 1999
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
99000416

About this property

The North Fork Payette River Bridge near Smiths Ferry, Idaho is a historic reinforced concrete arch bridge built in 1933. It was a work of Charles A. Kyle. It has also been known as Rainbow Bridge and as 85-2114. Its 410-foot (120 m) span bridges across the North Fork Payette River. It is significant as the longest single-span arch bridge in Idaho. It is an open spandrel concrete arch bridge. According to a scenic byways guide, "it remains today as a major achievement reflecting leading-edge bridge engineering at the time and shows a conscious effort to maintain the picturesque natural setting." It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.

Location

Smiths Ferry, Valley County, Idaho
44.32538, -116.05937

Categories

ENGINEERING
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Sources

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

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When was North Fork Payette River Bridge listed on the National Register?

North Fork Payette River Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 1, 1999.

What type of historic resource is North Fork Payette River Bridge?

North Fork Payette River Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for North Fork Payette River Bridge?

The period of significance for North Fork Payette River Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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