US 2 over Red Rock Creek Overflow
FairBlaine County, Montana · Chinook · Structure no. P00001404+00821
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,919
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 2 over Red Rock Creek Overflow is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Red Rock Creek Overflow in Blaine County, Montana. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 83 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 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 2,919 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,065 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 2 over Red Rock Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is US 2 over Red Rock Creek Overflow 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 2 over Red Rock Creek Overflow carry?
About 2,919 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 2 over Red Rock Creek Overflow?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 2 over Red Rock Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.