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National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet N PS Form 10-900 OMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) 1 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form 1. Name of Property historic name: Boise River and Canal Bridge other name/site number: Caldwell Bridge (10CN34): IHSI #27-5120 2. Location street & number Plymouth Street (Old Highway 30) not for publication city or town Caldwell_________________ _ [ X ] vicinity state Idaho code ID county Canyon code 027 zip code 83605 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this [ X ] nomination [ ] request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property [ X ] meets [ ]does not meet the National Register Criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant [ ] nationally [ X-istatewide [ ] locally. ([ ] See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifyift§/offidaf/Title Date Susan Pengilly Neitzel/DEPUTY SHPO State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property [ ] meets [ ] does not meet the National ([ ] See continuation sheet for additional comments). Signature of certifying official/Title Date State or Federalz agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I, hereb/certify that the property is: Or Signature flf Keeper Date of Action [ VI entered in the National Register. [ ] See continuation sheet. [ ] determined eligible for the National Register [ ] See continuation sheet. [ ] determined not eligible for the National Register [ ] removed from the National Register [ ] other (explain): _______ Boise River and Canal Bridge Canyon County. ID Name of Property County and State 5. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property (Check as many boxes as apply) (Check only one box) (Do not include previously listed resources in the count) [ ] private [ ] building Contributing Noncontributing [ X ] public - local [ ] district [ ] public - State [ jsite buildings [ ] public - Federal [X ] structure [ ] object sites structures objects 1 0 Total Name of related multiple property listing Number of contributing resources previously (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing) listed in the National Register Metal Truss Highway Bridges of Idaho N/A 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) TRANSPORTATION / Road Related (vehicular) TRANSPORTATION / Road Related (vehicular) 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) OTHER: Warren Camelback Through-Truss Bridge foundation CONCRETE: WOOD walls METAL/Steel roof METAL: Steel: other Deck: ASPHALT Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets) X See continuation sheet (s) for Section No. 7 Boise River and Canal Bridge Canyon County. ID Name of Property County and State 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying (Enter categories from instructions) the property for National Register listing) ENGINEERING_________ [ ] A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. [ ] B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. [X] C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components Period of Significance lack individual distinction. 1922__________________ [ ] D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations Significant Dates (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply) 1922__________________ Property is: Significant Person [ ] A owned by a religious institution or used for (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) religious purposes. N/A____________________ [ ] B removed from its original location. Cultural Affiliation [ ] C a birthplace or a grave. [ ] D a cemetery. [ ] E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. [ ] F a reconstructed building, object, or structure. Architect/builder [ ] G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. F. H. McConnel (Engineer) Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) X See continuation sheet (s) for Section No. 8 9. Major Bibliographical References________________________________________ Bibliography (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS): Primary location of additional data: [ ] preliminary determination of individual listing [X] State Historical Preservation Office (36 CFR 67) has been requested. [ ] Other State agency [ ] previously listed in the National Register [ ] Federal agency [ ] previously determined eligible by the National [ ] Local government Register [ ] University [ ] designated a National Historic Landmark [ ] Other [ j recorded by Historic American Buildings Name of repository: Survey #______ [ ] recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # ____________________ X See continuation sheet (s) for Section No. 9 Boise River and Canal Bridge_____________ Canyon County. ID Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data_______________________________ Acreage of Property Less than 1 acre UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet). 1 11 525166 4837136_______ 3 _______ Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 2 11 525293 4837146_______ 4 __ __________ ________ NAD27 [ ] See continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description The Bridge is located on the Plymouth Street (Old Highway 30) crossing of the Boise River and Notus Canal on the north side of the City of Caldwell. The west side of the Bridge is adjacent to the Plymouth Street / River Drive intersection. Boundary Justification The nominated property includes the historic bridge, its piers and abutments. 11. Form Prepared By__________________________________ name/title Dale M. Gray________________________________ organization Frontier Historical Consultants. Inc______ date June 30. 2006 street & number 24265 River Road___________ telephone (208) 834-3061 city or town Grand View______________ state ID zip code 83624 Additional Documentation Submit the following items with the completed form: Continuation Sheets Maps A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. Photographs Representative black and white photographs of the property. Additional items (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items.) Site form Property Owner________________________________________________ name/title City of Caldwell_________________________________________ street & number 621 Cleveland Boulevard_______ telephone (208) 455-3000_______ city or town Caldwell_______________ state ID zip code 83605 Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties , and to amend existing listings. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.). Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P. O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Projects (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. NFS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7____ Page _1___ Name of Property: Boise River and Canal Bridge County and State: Canyon County. Idaho______ Narrative Description: The Boise River and Canal Bridge was designed by Caldwell City Engineer F. H. McConnel and built by the American Bridge Co. in 1922. The bridge over the Boise River and Notus Canal was associated with the Idaho Pacific Highway at the time of its construction and later with U. S. Highway 30. It continued to carry U. S. Highway 30 until the early 1960s when the nearby Interstate was constructed and the roadway was renamed Plymouth Street. Currently it provides local access across the river and canal. The Boise River and Canal Bridge consists of a three-span Warren camelback through-truss bridge. The three- span structure stretches 390 feet across the Boise River and Notus Canal. Each span is 130 feet long. The bridge is between 5 and 15 feet above the Boise River depending upon river volume. The bridge is 23.5 feet wide out-to-out with a 19.5 foot-wide roadway
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