US Bridges

US 2 over RR

Fair

Hill County, Montana · 3M W Havre · Structure no. P00001378+00911

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
313 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,539
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over RR in Hill County, Montana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,539 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,716 by 2043. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesRR
Location3M W Havre
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateMontana
Coordinates48.55469, -109.76985
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,539 (2023)
Projected traffic3,716 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 US 2 over RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over RR carry?

About 3,539 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over RR?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.