Idaho Transportation Department

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

Project Facts

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

This project is 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 will replace the northbound truss bridge (built in 1927) located on U.S. 95 between Fruitland and Payette. The new bridge will be two-feet higher off the water, will allow unlimited vertical clearance and will be 84 feet in width, eliminating current safety concerns regarding width and height restrictions. It also includes 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 would be constructed between the existing southbound and northbound bridges. The new bridge may be attached to the existing southbound bridge.

Planned Construction Schedule

Contractor’s bids will be opening in fall 2009, with construction scheduled to start in spring 2010, taking about two years to complete.

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Contacts

Project Manager
Aaron.bauges@itd.idaho.gov
(208) 334-8964

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.