US 2 over Dodson North Canal
FairPhillips County, Montana · Dodson · Structure no. P00001454+00361
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,351
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 2 over Dodson North Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Dodson North Canal in Phillips 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 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 1,351 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,419 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Dodson North Canal built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 2 over Dodson North Canal 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 US 2 over Dodson North Canal carry?
About 1,351 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 2 over Dodson North Canal?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US 2 over Dodson North Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.