US Bridges

US 2 over Unger Coulee

Good

Valley County, Montana · 14M NW Glasgow · Structure no. 000000202305112

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,209
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Unger Coulee is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Unger Coulee in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,209 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,269 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesUnger Coulee
Location14M NW Glasgow
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateMontana
Coordinates48.3708, -106.7975
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,209 (2023)
Projected traffic1,269 by 2043
Trucks13%
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 Unger Coulee built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Unger Coulee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over Unger Coulee carry?

About 1,209 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Unger Coulee?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Unger Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.