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Snake River Bridge

SNAKE RIVER BRIDGE – the early years, getting prepared (1899 – 1903)

Snake River Bridge – spanning the Snake River between Weiser and the Oregon Side

Snake River Bridge in 1912 – 800 feet long

Before the bridge, Mr. (Billy) Stroebel piloted the Weiser Ferry. It took about fifteen minutes to get across to Idaho at the price of $1 each way. I remember the time the Snake River froze over and they were trying to get the stage across on a sled. Someone volunteered to furnish a brand new rope to reach across the river. All was ready and starting across, forgetting about the stretch in a new rope, and when the stretch was out of the rope and it lengthened, the stage went over on its side, and about twenty people fell out. The bridge across the Snake River was built in 1904.

From George Hill Family History – 1976

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Huntington, Ore Aug 5— An O S L railway coal car loaded with timber and tools for the Snake River Bridge caught on fire last evening while standing in the yards here and burned the top and contents to a char before means could be secured to extinguish it.

From The Idaho Statesman – Boise, Idaho – Wednesday, August 06, 1902

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The bill for the Snake River Bridge at Weiser was favorably reported upon by the Senate committee and the rumor was in Weiser last evening that the bill had passed the Senate, half way on the road through the legislature.

From The Weiser Semi-Weekly Signal – Weiser, Idaho – Saturday, January 17, 1903

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Senate bill No. 1, by Smith of Washington County, providing an appropriation for a bridge across the Snake River at Weiser, was read for the first time in the house and Jenkins moved that the bill be indefinitely postponed.

Representatives Smith and Galloway objected to such summary action. The senate had seen fit to pass the bill and it should at least be considered by the house.

Jenkins asked how much the state of Oregon had offered to contribute towards the building of the bridge.

Smith said Oregon had made no contribution.

Jenkins withdrew his motion, out of courtesy to the Washington members, as he said, and allowed the measure to take its place on the calendar.

From The Weiser Semi-Weekly Signal – Weiser, Idaho – Wednesday, February 04, 1903

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The time is ripe for pushing successful issue the raising of the $15,000 required of the citizens of Weiser to build the bridge across the Snake River. The bridge commission has been appointed, and all that is now necessary to proceed with the work, is to raise the money. This is a matter of vital importance to every one interested in the growth and prosperity of Weiser. It will enhance the a value of your property; it will bring the trade of large and rapidly growing section to our city; it will be the means of causing various industries to locate here that will give employment to many persons, and establish that much to be desired adjunct of a growing town, a pay roll.

The subscription committee will begin their round today. Be prepared to meet them with a pleasant smile, and put down your name for whatever amount you can afford, and rest assured that it will be returned to you many fold.

Below we print a list of those who have already subscribed to the bridge fund, and the amount. This list will be kept standing, and as a person subscribes his name will be added to the list and published in each issue of the Signal, that all may know who are Weiser’s friends:

E.M Barton $1,500

Haas Bros. $750

Morris Sommer $500

A G. Butterfield $750

M.E. Sommercamp $400

T.C. Galloway $500

Bank of Weiser $500

State Bank $500

J.J. Fuller $250

Anderson, Galey & Co. $200

G.U. Ashby $150

R.E. Lockwood $150

Thos. E. Kelley $250

Total $6,400 ($228,034 in 2024 dollars )

Our friends on Dead Ox Flat, across the river, are working incessantly and will do all in their power to assist in raising the necessary funds.

From The Weiser Semi-Weekly Signal – Weiser, Idaho – Saturday, April 25, 1903

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More Additions Made to the Snake River Bridge Fund

Several new names have been added this week to the list of subscribers to the bridge fund. The amount now subscribed in the city is $11,945.

Below is a list of subscriptions to date, along with the names of subscribers:

A.E. Off & Son: $1,500
Bank of Weiser: $500
A.G. Butterfield: $750
Anderson, Galey & Co.: $200
M.E. Sommercamp: $400
P. & I.N. Co.: $500
Weiser Townsite Co.: $1,250
A. Gordon & Sons: $200
J.A. Growig: $200
… and many more.

The total amount subscribed so far is $11,945. ($

From The Weiser Semi-Weekly Signal – Weiser Idaho – Saturday, May 2, 1903

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COMMISSIONERS WILL ADVERTISE FOR BIDS

EVERYTHING IN GOOD SHAPE FOR INAUGURATION OF WORK ON STRUCTURE.

State Engineer Darlington was in the city Thursday and, in company with bridge commissioners Barton and Steeves, selected the site of the Snake River Bridge. The bridge will be located about 400 feet above Tuttle’s ferry, on the Idaho side of the river, on the ranch of George Hillier. Mr. Hillier has given right of way to the river over his land.

The structure will be 720 feet long, from bank to bank. The middle piers will be made of cement and gravel, while the shore piers will be constructed of tube steel filled with cement. Plans of the bridge are now in the hands of the draughtsman in the state engineer’s office, and as soon as they are completed, bids for its construction will be advertised for. It is hoped by the commissioners to have it completed by the first of the year. The bridge will be a welcome addition to the area.

From The Weiser Semi-Weekly Signal – Weiser, Idaho – Saturday, July 04, 1903

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BRIDGE AT WEISER

WEISER, Sept. 17.—The contract for the construction of the Snake River Bridge was awarded by Commissioners Barton and Steeves to the American Bridge Company of New York. The contract price is $32,795, which includes the bridge and its approaches.

The contract stipulates that the bridge must be completed within one year from the date of the agreement.

From The Idaho Statesman – Boise, Idaho – Sun, Sep 20, 1903 – Page 7

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Work on Weiser Bridge Progressing

WEISER, Oct. 21.—The large barges intended for use in the construction of the Snake River Bridge have been completed, and work has commenced on the coffer dam on the Idaho side of the river.

Superintendent Mr. Bacon recently returned from a trip to Salt Lake City, where he purchased pumps, an engine, and other necessary machinery. The equipment was expected to arrive yesterday, signaling further progress on the project.

From The Idaho Statesman – Boise, Idaho – Thu, Oct 22, 1903 – Page 5

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Snake River Bridge Progress

Work on the Snake River Bridge is progressing very satisfactorily. Superintendent Bacon is now completing the final cement pier, and the steelwork is rapidly following. Two spans have been erected, and falsework is being put in place for the third.

On the Idaho side, a cement abutment is being constructed to hold the fill-in and approach, as well as to protect the bank during high water.

The bridge is expected to be fully completed by December 15, and no later than January 1.

From The Weiser Semi-Weekly Signal – Weiser, Idaho – Sat, Nov 5, 1904

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