US Bridges

US 2 over Ashley Creek

Good

Flathead County, Montana · 6M SW Kalispell · Structure no. P00001113+09281

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,127
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Ashley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Ashley Creek in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 7,127 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,519 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 119.9 mi (193 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesAshley Creek
Location6M SW Kalispell
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateMontana
Coordinates48.15676, -114.43712
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,127 (2023)
Projected traffic7,519 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed119.9 mi (193 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$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Ashley Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Ashley Creek 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 Ashley Creek carry?

About 7,127 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Ashley Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Ashley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.