US Bridges

US 2 over Little Box Elder Creek

Good

Hill County, Montana · 6M E Havre · Structure no. P00001389+03051

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,678
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Little Box Elder Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Little Box Elder Creek in Hill County, Montana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 3,678 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,862 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesLittle Box Elder Creek
Location6M E Havre
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateMontana
Coordinates48.56149, -109.53291
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,678 (2023)
Projected traffic3,862 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Little Box Elder Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Little Box Elder 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 2 over Little Box Elder Creek carry?

About 3,678 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Little Box Elder Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Little Box Elder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.