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Hansen Bridge Idaho Historical Site

Visiting Shoshone Falls in Idaho? Veer over to check out the scenic outlook at The Hansen Bridge on your way there or back.

Prior to a steel high suspension bridge being constructed in this location in 1919, the only way to traverse the 16-mile river gorge was via rowboat. The $100,000, 900-foot bridge, was built 400 feet above the Snake River with 14 cables and could accommodate two lanes of traffic.

In 1966 the original bridge was replaced with the modern concrete bridge that you see today.

Hansen Bridge Idaho Historical Site near Twin Falls, Idaho
“Until 1919, when a high suspension bridge was completed here, this 16-mile long river gorge could be crossed only in a rowboat. With 14 cables, each more than 900 feet long, a $100,000 suspension bridge was wide enough to accommodate two lanes of farm wagons or early cars that had begun to gain popularity then. From its deck, nearly 400 feet above the Snake River, travelers had a spectacular view that still can be seen from its replacement, built in 1966.”
Hansen Bridge Idaho Historical Site near Twin Falls, Idaho
Hansen Bridge Idaho Historical Site near Twin Falls, Idaho
Hansen Bridge Idaho Historical Site near Twin Falls, Idaho
Hansen Bridge Idaho Historical Site near Twin Falls, Idaho
Hansen Bridge Idaho Historical Site near Twin Falls, Idaho
Hansen Bridge Idaho Historical Site near Twin Falls, Idaho
Hansen Bridge Idaho Historical Site near Twin Falls, Idaho
Hansen Bridge Idaho Historical Site near Twin Falls, Idaho
Hansen Bridge Idaho Historical Site near Twin Falls, Idaho

Planning an Idaho road trip? Be sure to check out our list of the best roadside attractions in Idaho.


Hansen Bridge Idaho Historical Site

Address: ID-50, Hansen, ID 83334
Cost: Free to See
Hours: Always Visible


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Visiting Shoshone Falls in Idaho? Veer over to check out the scenic outlook at The Hansen Bridge on your way there or back.
Prior to a steel high suspension bridge being constructed in this location in 1919, the only way to traverse the 16-mile river gorge was via rowboat. The $100,000, 900-foot bridge, was built 400 feet above the Snake River with 14 cables and could accommodate two lanes of traffic.
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Visiting Shoshone Falls in Idaho? Veer over to check out the scenic outlook at The Hansen Bridge on your way there or back.  Prior to a steel high suspension bridge being constructed in this location in 1919, the only way to traverse the 16-mile river gorge was via rowboat. The $100,000, 900-foot bridge, was built 400 feet above the Snake River with 14 cables and could accommodate two lanes of traffic.  #RoadTrip #IdahoRoadTrip #IdahoRoadTripBucketLists #ThingsToDoInIdaho

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