Projects

SH-78 Brown’s Creek

While still in acceptable condition, the Brown’s Creek Bridge’s narrow width has aged out of optimal usability for wide-load trucks and farm equipment, thereby creating a public safety concern.

SH-78 Brown’s Creek

While still in acceptable condition, the Brown’s Creek Bridge’s narrow width has aged out of optimal usability for wide-load trucks and farm equipment, thereby creating a public safety concern.

Overview

ITD is designing a project to replace the Brown’s Creek Bridge, located on SH-78 at milepost 93 between Hammett and Bruneau. The project would widen the 24-foot bridge to a minimum of 38 feet, helping to accommodate wide-load trucks, farm equipment, and other large vehicles known to frequent the area. A new bridge will improve usability and public safety.

Truck crosses the narrow bridge

Construction

Construction is planned for 2029. To allow local commerce to continue unimpeded throughout construction, ITD plans to build a temporary shoofly bridge, diverting traffic safely around the work zone while Brown’s Creek Bridge undergoes replacement.

Contact the project team

If you have questions or comments about this project, please contact the project manager BJ Johnson at bj.johnson@itd.idaho.gov.