US Bridges

IRR - US 2 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Roosevelt County, Montana · 1M W Wolf Point · Structure no. P00001588+08561

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,982
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR - US 2 over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying IRR - US 2 over Wolf Creek in Roosevelt County, Montana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,982 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,081 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR - US 2
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1M W Wolf Point
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateMontana
Coordinates48.0888, -105.67936
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,982 (2023)
Projected traffic2,081 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 IRR - US 2 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR - US 2 over Wolf Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does IRR - US 2 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,982 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IRR - US 2 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IRR - US 2 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.