US Bridges

US 2 over Drainage

Good

Hill County, Montana · 7M E Havre · Structure no. P00001390+04781

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,678
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US 2 over Drainage 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 8 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesDrainage
Location7M E Havre
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateMontana
Coordinates48.56103, -109.5088
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,678 (2023)
Projected traffic3,862 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 Drainage built?

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

What condition is US 2 over Drainage 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 Drainage carry?

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

How long is US 2 over Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 2 over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.