High Bridge - Post Falls, ID
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
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N 47° 42.689 W 116° 57.345
11T E 503319 N 5284234
A beautiful arch bridge over a portion of the Spokane River
Waymark Code: WM89T1
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 02/23/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member GEO*Trailblazer 1
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 High Bridge - Post Falls, ID - posted by TheTeamBean

Located in Falls Park, Post Falls, Idaho, this structure is also known as the Washington Water Power Arch Bridge.
Source: Post Falls History Walk

From the Monument:

The concrete arch bridge before you was designed by the Washington Water Power Co. in 1929. Grant Smith and Company of Spokane finished construction of the bridge the following year at a total cost of $22,948.00.

The bridge replaced a wooden structure which provided both railroad and motor vehicle access to the island during the construction of the dam and powerhouse. Contrasting its graceful arch design against the ruggedness of the river's gorge, the bridge is not only beautiful but also functional and durable. It continues to serve as the only access to the island for the maintenance and operation of the Post Falls Hydroelectric Development.

The sign was donated by Jireh Development Inc. Jake & Barbara Dode

It was placed by the Post Falls Parks Department

Length of bridge: Approximatly 136 feet

Height of bridge: Approximatly 37 feet

What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Authorized vehicles accessing the Hydroelectic plant only

What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
The bridge crossed the North Channel of the Spokane River just below the North Channel Dam.


Date constructed: 1929

Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: The railroad tracks have been removed but it is still used to access the dam as it was originally intended.

Name of road or trail the bridge services: 4th Ave

Location:
Kootenai County Post Falls Idaho


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