Idaho State Highway 55
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State Highway 55 (SH-55) is an Idaho highway from Marsing to New Meadows, connecting with US-95 at both ends.
Quick Facts State Highway 55, Route information ...
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Maintained by ITD | ||||
Length | 148.701 mi[1] (239.311 km) | |||
Existed | 1967[2]–present | |||
Tourist routes | Payette River Scenic Byway | |||
Major junctions | ||||
South end | US 95 west of Marsing | |||
Major intersections | I-84 / US 30 from Nampa to Meridian US 20 / US 26 in Eagle | |||
North end | US 95 in New Meadows | |||
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Country | United States | |||
State | Idaho | |||
Counties | Owyhee, Canyon, Ada, Boise, Valley, Adams | |||
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From Marsing it travels east to Nampa, Meridian, and Eagle, then north to Horseshoe Bend. SH-55 then climbs the Payette River to Banks, then its north fork to the Long Valley, through the towns of Cascade and McCall. After descending a narrow canyon to Meadows, SH-55 terminates in New Meadows at the junction with US-95.