US 2 over Lake Creek
FairLincoln County, Montana · 1M SE Troy · Structure no. P00001015+03251
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 175 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,377
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 2 over Lake Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Lake 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 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 3,377 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,546 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 2 over Lake Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 2 over Lake 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 Lake Creek carry?
About 3,377 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 2 over Lake Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 2 over Lake Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.