I.B. Perrine Bridge - Twin Falls, Idaho
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Volcanoguy
N 42° 36.024 W 114° 27.215
11T E 708900 N 4719584
The I.B. Perrine Bridge across the Snake River at Twin Falls, Idaho.
Waymark Code: WMC022
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 07/09/2011
Views: 27
U.S. 93 crosses the Snake River at Twin Falls, Idaho on the 4-lane I.B. Perrine Bridge. The bridge is a steel trussed deck arch with a total length of 1500 feet. There are viewpoints at both ends of the bridge and a visitor center at the south end. The bridge crosses the narrow Snake River canyon which is nearly 500 feet deep at this location. The bridge is a well known BASE jumping site.
Length of bridge: 1500 feet
Height of bridge: 486 feet
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
River canyon
Date constructed: 1974
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: U.S. Hwy. 93
Location:
Twin Falls, Idaho
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Visit Instructions:
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