US 2 over Fifteen Mile Creek
FairBlaine County, Montana · 1M E Zurich · Structure no. P00001413+08451
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 111 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,943
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 2 over Fifteen Mile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Fifteen Mile Creek in Blaine County, Montana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,943 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Fifteen Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 2 over Fifteen Mile 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US 2 over Fifteen Mile Creek carry?
About 1,943 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 2 over Fifteen Mile Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US 2 over Fifteen Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.