MOYIE RIVER BRIDGE
N 48° 43.631 W 116° 10.595
11U E 560554 N 5397455
Moyie River Canyon Steel Truss Bridge
Waymark Code: WM26HV
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 09/12/2007
Views: 111
Moyie River Canyon Steel Truss Bridge.
Spandrel braced (cantilever) arch.
Constructed in 1964,the 1223 foot long steel truss arch bridge spans the Moyie River Canyon at a height of 424 feet.
It replaces the Old bridge built in 1923 and 1 1/4 miles of narrow,winding highway.
It is the second Highest bridge in Idaho,exceeded only by the 476 foot high Perinne Bridge across the Snake River near Twin Falls.
The power dam ,constructed by the city of Bonners Ferry,supplies electricity to the surrounding area.
The original dam built in 1921 was razed in 1949 on completion of the new dam.
The spillway is 83 feet high and the drop is 212 feet from top of the dam to lower pool.
Niagra Falls has a drop of 168 feet.
The 100 mile long Moyie River has its headwaters in British Columbia and flows to the Pacific Ocean by way of the Kootenai and Columbia Rivers.
This viewpoint and rest area is maintained by the Idaho Department of Highways.
This is truly an awesome sight.
As always have fun be safe and
HAPPY..................................WAYMARKING
Length of bridge: 1223 ft
Height of bridge: 464 ft
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor Vehicle
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Moyie River Canyon
Date constructed: 1964
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Highway 2
Location:
Bonners Ferry
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