US Bridges

IRR - US 2 over Tule Creek

Fair

Roosevelt County, Montana · 10M E Wolf Point · Structure no. P00001601+03641

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,054
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR - US 2 over Tule Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying IRR - US 2 over Tule Creek in Roosevelt County, Montana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,054 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,157 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR - US 2
CrossesTule Creek
Location10M E Wolf Point
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateMontana
Coordinates48.13046, -105.41884
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,054 (2023)
Projected traffic2,157 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 Tule Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR - US 2 over Tule 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 Tule Creek carry?

About 2,054 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IRR - US 2 over Tule Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IRR - US 2 over Tule Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.