US 2 over Milk River
FairPhillips County, Montana · NW Edge Malta · Structure no. P00001471+06661
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 244 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,681
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 2 over Milk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Milk River in Phillips County, Montana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 3,681 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,865 by 2043. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 33 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Milk River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 2 over Milk River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 2 over Milk River carry?
About 3,681 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 2 over Milk River?
The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 2 over Milk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.