US Bridges

US 2 over Sage Creek

Good

Hill County, Montana · Gildford · Structure no. P00001353+08951

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,360
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Sage Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 2 over Sage Creek in Hill County, Montana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,360 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,428 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesSage Creek
LocationGildford
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateMontana
Coordinates48.5646, -110.29577
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,360 (2023)
Projected traffic1,428 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Sage Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Sage Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over Sage Creek carry?

About 1,360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Sage Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Sage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.