North Fork Payette River Bridge

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.[1]

North Fork Payette River Bridge
North Fork Payette River Bridge is located in Idaho
North Fork Payette River Bridge
North Fork Payette River Bridge is located in the United States
North Fork Payette River Bridge
Nearest citySmiths Ferry, Idaho
Coordinates44°19′32″N 116°3′30″W / 44.32556°N 116.05833°W / 44.32556; -116.05833
Arealess than one acre
Built1933
Built byKyle, Charles A.
Architectural stylereinforced concrete arch
NRHP reference No.99000416[1]
Added to NRHPApril 2, 1999

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."[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Payette River Scenic Byway: Rainbow Bridge / North Fork Payette River Bridge (ID)". (with photo)