Hansen Bridge — Attraction in Twin Falls

The Hansen Bridge is a concrete deck girder bridge that carries Idaho State Highway 50 over the Snake River Canyon near Twin Falls, Idaho. The bridge spans the border of Jerome and Twin Falls Counties.

The original bridge constructed at this location was a steel suspension bridge 325 feet (99 m) high, with a wooden deck just 14 feet (4.3 m) wide. It was constructed by Midland Bridge Co. of Kansas City and the chief engineer was R.M. Murray.

Completed in 1919 at a cost of $100,000, it was the first bridge to span the Snake River Canyon in southern Idaho, and provided a needed connection between the two halves of the Magic Valley region once split by the canyon. Because the 1919 Hansen bridge was capable only of supporting light wagon traffic, the Perrine Bridge was opened in 1927 at a location several miles farther west.

The Hansen Bridge is located just north of, and is named after, the town of Hansen in Twin Falls County. The current bridge was constructed in 1966 to replace the aging original structure, which was subsequently demolished.

The Hansen Bridge is a popular tourist destination. It offers stunning views of the Snake River Canyon and the surrounding countryside. The bridge is also a popular destination for BASE jumpers and other thrill-seekers.

The Hansen Bridge is a vital transportation link. It carries a significant amount of traffic between Twin Falls and the surrounding area. The bridge is also an important lifeline for the residents of the Magic Valley region.

Here are some additional details about the Hansen Bridge:

The bridge is 350 feet (110 m) high. The main span is 258 feet (79 m). The bridge carries two lanes of traffic. The bridge is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is no toll to cross the bridge. If you are ever in the Twin Falls area, I recommend visiting the Hansen Bridge. It is a beautiful and historic bridge that offers stunning views of the Snake...

This bridge is located at a beautiful spot on the steep narrow gorge of the Snake River. There is a small parking area with some interpretive signage located on the southwest side and pathways leading right to the precipice of the gorge. There is a chain link fence protecting the edge and it really is right on the edge. To get a better view you'll want to hold your camera over the top of the fence, and if you drop it, it's gone. The builders of this area deserve a lot of credit for making the most of it. But the fact is that it is difficult to get a good view of either the bridge or much of the gorge from this location.

The interpretive signs in a small protective structure are very interesting, but some of them need a bit of maintenance.

I'm glad I stopped, and am grateful for the effort put...

Gorgeous. Absolutely a picturesque location. Be aware though, it gets colddddddd up there. Especially when it's windy.

It's worth seeing, but also, don't expect any major solace in any way. It's right on the highway so it's real loud with the vehicles passing by.

Overall, would recommend it to people there for the first time because it's a nice sight, but there's no reason...