US 2 over Big Cherry Creek
PoorLincoln County, Montana · 3M SW Libby · Structure no. P00001035+02771
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 151 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,295
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 2 over Big Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Big Cherry Creek in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,295 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,560 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 119.9 mi (193 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Big Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 2 over Big Cherry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does US 2 over Big Cherry Creek carry?
About 5,295 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 2 over Big Cherry Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns US 2 over Big Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.