US Bridges

IRR - US 2 over Big Muddy River

Fair

Roosevelt County, Montana · 5M W Culbertson · Structure no. P00001639+01881

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
289 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
917
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR - US 2 over Big Muddy River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR - US 2 over Big Muddy River in Roosevelt County, Montana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 917 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 963 by 2043. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR - US 2
CrossesBig Muddy River
Location5M W Culbertson
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateMontana
Coordinates48.16528, -104.63003
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic917 (2023)
Projected traffic963 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 Big Muddy River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR - US 2 over Big Muddy 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IRR - US 2 over Big Muddy River carry?

About 917 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IRR - US 2 over Big Muddy River?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IRR - US 2 over Big Muddy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.