Veterans Memorial Centennial Bridge facts for kids
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The Veterans Memorial Centennial Bridge is a big highway bridge in Idaho, USA. It carries the Interstate 90 highway over a valley. This valley is above Bennett Bay, which is north of Lake Coeur d'Alene.
About the Bridge
This important bridge helps cars travel across a wide valley. It connects different parts of the Interstate 90 highway. The bridge is a key part of the road system in Idaho.
Building and Naming the Bridge
The bridge was finished in 1991. It cost about $20 million to build. This project helped complete the Interstate 90 highway east of Coeur d'Alene.
When it was first built, the bridge was called the Bennett Bay Centennial Bridge. This name celebrated Idaho's 100th birthday as a state. In 1992, the bridge's name was changed. It became the Veterans Memorial Centennial Bridge. This new name honors all of Idaho's war veterans.
How the Bridge Was Built
The Veterans Memorial Centennial Bridge is a special type of concrete bridge. It is made from many concrete sections joined together. The bridge is 527 meters (1,730 feet) long. It is also 21.3 meters (70 feet) wide.
The bridge carries four lanes of traffic. It stands high above the valley floor. The distance from the bridge to the valley below is about 91 meters (300 feet).
