Lake Creek Bridge Project Completed in Payette National Forest
The Lake Creek bridge project along the Pete Creek Trail in the Payette National Forest (McCall Ranger District) has been completed. The project replaced a bridge that was washed out over three years ago, restoring safe passage for trail users…
Boise, ID, September 20, 2026 — The Payette National Forest, specifically the McCall Ranger District, has announced the completion of the Lake Creek bridge project. This significant undertaking focused on the Pete Creek Trail, a route that had been impacted by the loss of its bridge over three years ago.
The original bridge was washed out more than three years prior to the project’s completion, causing a disruption for users of the Pete Creek Trail. The absence of the bridge rendered the trail impassable in that section, affecting recreational access and potentially impacting the local ecosystem.
The newly completed Lake Creek bridge aims to restore safe passage for all trail users. Furthermore, the project’s design and construction have been undertaken with consideration for the environmental health of the area, specifically targeting the protection of Chinook salmon spawning habitat. The restoration of safe access is expected to benefit hikers, equestrians, and other recreational users of the Payette National Forest.
The specific timeline for the bridge’s washout and the duration of the construction phase were not detailed. Information regarding the contractors involved or the specific cost of the project was not immediately available.
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