US Bridges

US 2 over Red Bank Creek

Good

Roosevelt County, Montana · 4M E Bainville · Structure no. P00001663+06581

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,516
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Red Bank Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Red Bank 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,516 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,668 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesRed Bank Creek
Location4M E Bainville
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateMontana
Coordinates48.14275, -104.11988
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,516 (2023)
Projected traffic1,668 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 US 2 over Red Bank Creek built?

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

What condition is US 2 over Red Bank Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over Red Bank Creek carry?

About 1,516 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Red Bank Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Red Bank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.