US Bridges

S3706;PLEASANT Vly over Jordon Creek;pleasant Br

Fair

Owyhee County, Idaho · 4.8 E. Ida-Ore Border · Structure no. 000000000019665

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S3706;PLEASANT Vly over Jordon Creek;pleasant Br is a steel truss - thru carrying S3706;PLEASANT Vly over Jordon Creek;pleasant Br in Owyhee County, Idaho. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 95 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesS3706;PLEASANT Vly
CrossesJordon Creek;pleasant Br
Location4.8 E. Ida-Ore Border
RouteCounty Highway 3706
CountyOwyhee County
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.91323, -116.9951
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$899,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S3706;PLEASANT Vly over Jordon Creek;pleasant Br built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is S3706;PLEASANT Vly over Jordon Creek;pleasant Br 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 2023.

How much traffic does S3706;PLEASANT Vly over Jordon Creek;pleasant Br carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is S3706;PLEASANT Vly over Jordon Creek;pleasant Br?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns S3706;PLEASANT Vly over Jordon Creek;pleasant Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.