US Bridges

IRR - US 2 over Deer Lick Creek

Fair

Flathead County, Montana · 6M E West Glacier · Structure no. 000000000005031

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
199 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,491
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR - US 2 over Deer Lick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR - US 2 over Deer Lick Creek in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 2,491 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,616 by 2043. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR - US 2
CrossesDeer Lick Creek
Location6M E West Glacier
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyFlathead County
StateMontana
Coordinates48.47611, -113.84389
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length199 ft (60.8 m)
Longest span193 ft (58.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,491 (2023)
Projected traffic2,616 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$563,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR - US 2 over Deer Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR - US 2 over Deer Lick 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IRR - US 2 over Deer Lick Creek carry?

About 2,491 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IRR - US 2 over Deer Lick Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 193 ft (58.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IRR - US 2 over Deer Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.