US Bridges

Old US HWY 2 over Dodson S Canal 097

Fair

Phillips County, Montana · 5M E Malta · Structure no. 000000000003922

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
171
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US HWY 2 over Dodson S Canal 097 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US HWY 2 over Dodson S Canal 097 in Phillips County, Montana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOld US HWY 2
CrossesDodson S Canal 097
Location5M E Malta
RouteCounty Highway 36201
StateMontana
Coordinates48.36581, -107.77217
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US HWY 2 over Dodson S Canal 097 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US HWY 2 over Dodson S Canal 097 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old US HWY 2 over Dodson S Canal 097 carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old US HWY 2 over Dodson S Canal 097?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old US HWY 2 over Dodson S Canal 097?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.