US 2 over Libby Creek
FairLincoln County, Montana · 11M S Libby · Structure no. P00001044+07961
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,642
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 2 over Libby Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Libby Creek in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,642 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,773 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 42 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 2 over Libby Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 2 over Libby 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 2 over Libby Creek carry?
About 1,642 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 2 over Libby Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 2 over Libby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.