US 2 over Swamp Creek
FairLincoln County, Montana · 24M NW Happys Inn · Structure no. P00001046+06351
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,642
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 2 over Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Swamp Creek in Lincoln County, Montana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,642 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,773 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 41 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 2 over Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 2 over Swamp 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 2 over Swamp Creek carry?
About 1,642 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 2 over Swamp Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 2 over Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.