US Bridges

US 2 over Ashley Creek

Fair

Flathead County, Montana · 5M SW Kalispell · Structure no. P00001114+06501

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
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 2015, so it is 10 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 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 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 119.9 mi (193 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesAshley Creek
Location5M SW Kalispell
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyFlathead County
StateMontana
Coordinates48.16619, -114.42984
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 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 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 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Ashley 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 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 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Ashley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.