US Bridges

Stc 3740;NOTUS RD over Boise River;notus Bridge

Fair

Canyon County, Idaho · 0.2 S. Notus · Structure no. 000000000019706

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
423 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Stc 3740;NOTUS RD over Boise River;notus Bridge is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stc 3740;NOTUS RD over Boise River;notus Bridge in Canyon County, Idaho. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2042. The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesStc 3740;NOTUS RD
CrossesBoise River;notus Bridge
Location0.2 S. Notus
RouteCounty Highway 3740
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.72072, -116.79792
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length423 ft (128.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stc 3740;NOTUS RD over Boise River;notus Bridge built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stc 3740;NOTUS RD over Boise River;notus Bridge in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Stc 3740;NOTUS RD over Boise River;notus Bridge carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stc 3740;NOTUS RD over Boise River;notus Bridge?

The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Stc 3740;NOTUS RD over Boise River;notus Bridge?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.