IRR - US 2 over Midvale Creek
FairGlacier County, Montana · East Glacier · Structure no. P00001209+01781
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 139 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,928
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR - US 2 over Midvale Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR - US 2 over Midvale Creek in Glacier County, Montana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 1,928 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,024 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 47 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR - US 2 over Midvale Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR - US 2 over Midvale 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does IRR - US 2 over Midvale Creek carry?
About 1,928 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR - US 2 over Midvale Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns IRR - US 2 over Midvale Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.