US 2 over Cottonwood Creek
FairLiberty County, Montana · Chester · Structure no. P00001322+03991
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,325
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 2 over Cottonwood Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Cottonwood Creek in Liberty County, Montana. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 72 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 2,325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,441 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US 2 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is US 2 over Cottonwood 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 2 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 2,325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 2 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns US 2 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.