US 2 over Two Medicine IRR Canal
FairGlacier County, Montana · 7M W Cut Bank · Structure no. P00001246+08001
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,130
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 2 over Two Medicine IRR Canal is a steel culvert carrying US 2 over Two Medicine IRR Canal in Glacier County, Montana. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 83 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 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,237 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 2 over Two Medicine IRR Canal built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is US 2 over Two Medicine IRR Canal 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 2 over Two Medicine IRR Canal carry?
About 2,130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 2 over Two Medicine IRR Canal?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).
Who owns US 2 over Two Medicine IRR Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.