Idaho State Highway 60 Explained

State:ID
Route:60
Type:SH
Map Custom:yes
Map Notes:SH-60 highlighted in red
Length Mi:5.510
Length Ref:[1]
Established:1959
Terminus A: at the Washington state line
Direction A:West
Terminus B: near Tensed
Direction B:East
Previous Type:SH
Next Type:SH
Previous Route:58
Next Route:61
Counties:Benewah

State Highway 60 (SH-60) is a state highway in Benewah County, Idaho, United States. It connects Washington State Route 274 at the Washington state line to U.S. Route 95 (US-95). The highway is approximately long and runs east–west.

Route description

SH-60 begins at the Washington state line as a continuation of Washington State Route 274, which travels west to Tekoa. The highway crosses Little Hangman Creek and travels southeast along Moctileme Creek; it continues east along the creek to a junction with US-95. SH-60 ends at the junction with US-95, which serves as the main north–south highway in the Idaho Panhandle region. The entire highway lies within the Coeur d'Alene Reservation in Benewah County.

History

SH-60 was added to the state highway system on September 17, 1959, by the Idaho Board of Highway Directors.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: January 26, 2016 . Milepoint Log – State Highway System: SH-60 . . March 5, 2023.
  2. Web site: September 17, 1959 . Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Idaho Board of Highway Directors, September 17 and 18, 1959 . 81 . . March 5, 2023.