Idaho Transportation Department

U.S. 95, Payette River Bridge, South of Payette

Project Facts

Key number: 02842
Project number: BRF-3112(050)

This project was located on U.S. 95 between the cities of Fruitland and Payette (mileposts 66.01 - 66.55) in Payette County. U.S. 95 is the main route connecting north and south Idaho. About 18,000 vehicles use this portion of the highway daily and by 2026 the volume is expected to be 25,390.

Project Description

This U.S. 95 project replaced the northbound truss bridge (built in 1927) located on U.S. 95 between Fruitland and Payette. The new bridge is two-feet higher off the water, allows unlimited vertical clearance and is 84 feet in width, eliminating current safety concerns regarding width and height restrictions. It also included minor roadway realignment to tie into the new bridge location.

U.S. 95 is the main route connecting north and south Idaho. The proposed new bridge was constructed between the existing southbound and northbound bridges. The new bridge was attached to the existing southbound bridge.

Construction Schedule

Construction began in summer 2010, was completed early fall 2012.

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Contacts

ITD Office of Communications Contact:
Reed Hollinshead
Reed.Hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
Phone: (208) 334-8881

ITD Public Involvement Coordinator
comments@itd.idaho.gov
P.O. Box 7129
Boise, ID 83707-1129
Phone: (208) 334-8119
Fax: (208) 334-8563
TDD: (208) 334-4458

Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is committed to compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all related regulations and directives. ITD assures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any ITD service, program, or activity. The department also assures that every effort will be made to prevent discrimination through the impacts of its programs, policies, and activities on minority and low-income populations. In addition, the department will take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to services for persons with Limited English Proficiency.