US Bridges

US 2 over Shotgun Creek

Fair

Roosevelt County, Montana · NE of Bainville · Structure no. P00001659+00401

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,765
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Shotgun Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Shotgun Creek in Roosevelt County, Montana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,765 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,942 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesShotgun Creek
LocationNE of Bainville
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyRoosevelt County
StateMontana
Coordinates48.14686, -104.21901
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,765 (2023)
Projected traffic1,942 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$372,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Shotgun Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Shotgun 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 US 2 over Shotgun Creek carry?

About 1,765 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Shotgun Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Shotgun Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.