US Bridges

US 2 over Callahan Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Montana · Troy · Structure no. P00001014+05731

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,671
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Callahan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Callahan Creek in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 3,671 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,855 by 2043. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesCallahan Creek
LocationTroy
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateMontana
Coordinates48.45642, -115.89141
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,671 (2023)
Projected traffic3,855 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 Callahan Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Callahan 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over Callahan Creek carry?

About 3,671 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Callahan Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Callahan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.