US Bridges

US 2 over Miller Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Montana · 14M W Happy`s Inn · Structure no. P00001056+07231

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,429
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Miller Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 2 over Miller 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,429 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,543 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 119.9 mi (193 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesMiller Creek
Location14M W Happy`s Inn
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateMontana
Coordinates48.07663, -115.37828
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,429 (2023)
Projected traffic1,543 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed119.9 mi (193 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 Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Miller Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over Miller Creek carry?

About 1,429 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Miller Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.