US 2 over Beaver Creek Overflow
FairPhillips County, Montana · 1M East Saco · Structure no. P00001501+00671
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 194 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,274
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 2 over Beaver Creek Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Beaver Creek Overflow in Phillips County, Montana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,274 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,338 by 2043. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 2 over Beaver Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 2 over Beaver Creek Overflow 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 Beaver Creek Overflow carry?
About 1,274 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 2 over Beaver Creek Overflow?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 2 over Beaver Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.