US Bridges

IRR - US 2 over RR

Fair

Flathead County, Montana · 14M NW Essex · Structure no. P00001167+05251

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR - US 2 over RR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying IRR - US 2 over RR in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 2,225 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,336 by 2043. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR - US 2
CrossesRR
Location14M NW Essex
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateMontana
Coordinates48.41893, -113.75025
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,225 (2023)
Projected traffic2,336 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR - US 2 over RR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR - US 2 over RR 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 RR carry?

About 2,225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IRR - US 2 over RR?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IRR - US 2 over RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.