US Bridges

US 2 over N Fork Willow Creek

Good

Toole County, Montana · 1M SW Galata · Structure no. P00001302+10381

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
931
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over N Fork Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over N Fork Willow Creek in Toole County, Montana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 931 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 978 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesN Fork Willow Creek
Location1M SW Galata
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateMontana
Coordinates48.46479, -111.36283
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic931 (2023)
Projected traffic978 by 2043
Trucks19%
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 N Fork Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over N Fork Willow 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over N Fork Willow Creek carry?

About 931 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over N Fork Willow Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over N Fork Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.