US Bridges

Old HWY 91 over Pleasant Valley Creek

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Idaho · 6.9 N. 1.5 W. Spencer · Structure no. 000000000031610

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
460 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 91 over Pleasant Valley Creek is a steel truss - deck carrying Old HWY 91 over Pleasant Valley Creek in Clark County, Idaho. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 91 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld HWY 91
CrossesPleasant Valley Creek
Location6.9 N. 1.5 W. Spencer
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates44.45728, -112.22
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span270 ft (82.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 91 over Pleasant Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Old HWY 91 over Pleasant Valley Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 91 over Pleasant Valley Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 91 over Pleasant Valley Creek?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 270 ft (82.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 91 over Pleasant Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.