US Bridges

Mt HWY 2 over RR 061

Poor

Jefferson County, Montana · 4M W Whitehall · Structure no. L22250003+07001

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,001
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt HWY 2 over RR 061 is a concrete tee beam carrying Mt HWY 2 over RR 061 in Jefferson County, Montana. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,001 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,051 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMt HWY 2
CrossesRR 061
Location4M W Whitehall
RouteState Highway 2
StateMontana
Coordinates45.88067, -112.18409
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,001 (2023)
Projected traffic1,051 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mt HWY 2 over RR 061 built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt HWY 2 over RR 061 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Mt HWY 2 over RR 061 carry?

About 1,001 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mt HWY 2 over RR 061?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mt HWY 2 over RR 061?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.