US Bridges

US 2 over Main Irrigation Canal

Good

Blaine County, Montana · Harlem · Structure no. P00001425+06901

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,311
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Main Irrigation Canal is a concrete slab carrying US 2 over Main Irrigation Canal in Blaine County, Montana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,311 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,477 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesMain Irrigation Canal
LocationHarlem
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateMontana
Coordinates48.51819, -108.78173
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,311 (2023)
Projected traffic3,477 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Main Irrigation Canal built?

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

What condition is US 2 over Main Irrigation Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US 2 over Main Irrigation Canal carry?

About 3,311 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Main Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Main Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.