Idaho State Highway 16
Encyclopedia
State Highway 16 is a 14 mile (22 km) route connecting State Highway 44
and Star
with Emmett
.
near Star
and Eagle
. The highway continues north through Jackass Gulch and descends over 500 vertical feet (152 m) on the Freezeout Grade into the Emmett Valley. The highway then curves westward for a short distance, where it terminates at the junction with State Highway 52
just south of the Emmett
city limits .
. In 1938, the northern section of the alignment from Emmett
to Horseshoe Bend
was then replaced by State Highway 52
. When this happened, the highway then realigned to the west, terminating in New Plymouth
. The route was truncated at its current terminus in Emmett in 1955 when Highway 52 was extended on to its northern section heading toward New Plymouth.
GARVEE Transportation Program.
Idaho State Highway 44
State Highway 44 is a road that travels through the Treasure Valley from Interstate 84 to Garden City, Idaho.-Route description:State Highway 44 starts at the junction of Interstate 84 north of Caldwell at Exit 25. The highway heads eastward staying mostly to the north of the Boise River. The...
and Star
Star, Idaho
Star is a city in northwestern Ada County, Idaho, United States. The population was 1,795 at the 2000 census. It was named in the 19th century by travelers on their way to Middleton and Boise who used the star on the school house to find east and west. The name stuck and it became Star, Idaho...
with Emmett
Emmett, Idaho
Emmett is a city in Gem County, Idaho, United States. The population was 5,490 at the 2000 census; it was estimated to have risen to 6,341 by 2007...
.
Route description
Also known as the Emmett Highway, Highway 16 begins at the junction of State Highway 44Idaho State Highway 44
State Highway 44 is a road that travels through the Treasure Valley from Interstate 84 to Garden City, Idaho.-Route description:State Highway 44 starts at the junction of Interstate 84 north of Caldwell at Exit 25. The highway heads eastward staying mostly to the north of the Boise River. The...
near Star
Star, Idaho
Star is a city in northwestern Ada County, Idaho, United States. The population was 1,795 at the 2000 census. It was named in the 19th century by travelers on their way to Middleton and Boise who used the star on the school house to find east and west. The name stuck and it became Star, Idaho...
and Eagle
Eagle, Idaho
Eagle is a city in Ada County, Idaho, United States. The population was 19,908 at the 2010 census. Due to growth in the Boise metropolitan area, Eagle has become increasingly suburban in recent years.-Geography:...
. The highway continues north through Jackass Gulch and descends over 500 vertical feet (152 m) on the Freezeout Grade into the Emmett Valley. The highway then curves westward for a short distance, where it terminates at the junction with State Highway 52
Idaho State Highway 52
State Highway 52 is a state highway in the U.S. State of Idaho that travels along the Payette River from the Oregon State Line and Snake River to Horseshoe Bend.-Route description:...
just south of the Emmett
Emmett, Idaho
Emmett is a city in Gem County, Idaho, United States. The population was 5,490 at the 2000 census; it was estimated to have risen to 6,341 by 2007...
city limits .
History
This route has been in existence since 1929. Originally, the alignment terminated in Horseshoe BendHorseshoe Bend, Idaho
Horseshoe Bend is the largest city in rural Boise County, in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Idaho. Its population of 770 at the 2000 census was the largest in the county. It is part of the Boise City–Nampa, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area...
. In 1938, the northern section of the alignment from Emmett
Emmett, Idaho
Emmett is a city in Gem County, Idaho, United States. The population was 5,490 at the 2000 census; it was estimated to have risen to 6,341 by 2007...
to Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend, Idaho
Horseshoe Bend is the largest city in rural Boise County, in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Idaho. Its population of 770 at the 2000 census was the largest in the county. It is part of the Boise City–Nampa, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area...
was then replaced by State Highway 52
Idaho State Highway 52
State Highway 52 is a state highway in the U.S. State of Idaho that travels along the Payette River from the Oregon State Line and Snake River to Horseshoe Bend.-Route description:...
. When this happened, the highway then realigned to the west, terminating in New Plymouth
New Plymouth, Idaho
New Plymouth is a city in Payette County, Idaho, United States. The population was 1,400 at the 2000 census. It was incorporated on February 15, 1896. It is the host of the annual Payette County Fair....
. The route was truncated at its current terminus in Emmett in 1955 when Highway 52 was extended on to its northern section heading toward New Plymouth.
Future
In 2007, plans are underway to extend State Highway 16 south of its current terminus to Interstate 84. A new interchange at the interstate is being studied as part of this plan, which will be built somewhere between Black Cat Road and Robinson Blvd. The new highway is planned to be a 4-lane divided limited-access expressway or freeway, and will require a new river crossing over the Boise River. This project is part of the ITDIdaho Transportation Department
The Idaho Transportation Department is the State of Idaho governmental organization responsible for the current transportation infrastructure. This includes ongoing operations and maintenance; as well as planning for future needs of the state and its citizens...
GARVEE Transportation Program.