US Bridges

Old US 2 E over Abbot Creek 063

FairPosted for load

Flathead County, Montana · Martin City · Structure no. L15689000+04001

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 2 E over Abbot Creek 063 is a concrete slab carrying Old US 2 E over Abbot Creek 063 in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOld US 2 E
CrossesAbbot Creek 063
LocationMartin City
RouteState Highway 15689
StateMontana
Coordinates48.3948, -114.03973
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Old US 2 E over Abbot Creek 063 built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 2 E over Abbot Creek 063 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 Old US 2 E over Abbot Creek 063 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old US 2 E over Abbot Creek 063?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 2 E over Abbot Creek 063?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.