US Bridges

3708: Deep Creek over North Fork Owyhee River

Fair

Owyhee County, Idaho · 70.1 MI S of ID78 · Structure no. 000000000L59866

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2011 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

3708: Deep Creek over North Fork Owyhee River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3708: Deep Creek over North Fork Owyhee River in Owyhee County, Idaho. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries3708: Deep Creek
CrossesNorth Fork Owyhee River
Location70.1 MI S of ID78
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates42.59167, -116.98139
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2011)
Projected traffic35 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3708: Deep Creek over North Fork Owyhee River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3708: Deep Creek over North Fork Owyhee River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 3708: Deep Creek over North Fork Owyhee River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 3708: Deep Creek over North Fork Owyhee River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 3708: Deep Creek over North Fork Owyhee River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.