IRR - US 2 over Bear Creek
FairFlathead County, Montana · 5M SE Essex · Structure no. P00001186+05011
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,025
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR - US 2 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR - US 2 over Bear Creek in Flathead County, Montana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,025 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,126 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR - US 2 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR - US 2 over Bear 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 Bear Creek carry?
About 2,025 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR - US 2 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns IRR - US 2 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.