Idaho bridge sat unused for 56 years; now it is a wildlife crossing

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What happened

An abandoned bridge over Interstate 90 in Osburn, Idaho, was repurposed as a wildlife crossing.

This initiative was championed by a local truck driver who witnessed numerous animal collisions.

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  • An abandoned bridge over Interstate 90 in Osburn, Idaho, was repurposed as a wildlife crossing.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:21:59 UTC.

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