S 2 over Rader Creek
FairJefferson County, Montana · 7M E Pipestone Pass · Structure no. P00029067+04911
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1940
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 686
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 2 over Rader Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 2 over Rader Creek in Jefferson County, Montana. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 94 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 5 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 686 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 2 over Rader Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.
What condition is S 2 over Rader Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does S 2 over Rader Creek carry?
About 686 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is S 2 over Rader Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns S 2 over Rader Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.