S 2 over Whitetail Creek
FairJefferson County, Montana · Whitehall · Structure no. P00069000+07621
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,419
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 2 over Whitetail Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying S 2 over Whitetail Creek in Jefferson County, Montana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,419 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,490 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Whitetail Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 2 over Whitetail 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does S 2 over Whitetail Creek carry?
About 1,419 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S 2 over Whitetail Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S 2 over Whitetail Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.