Old HWY 2 over Beaver Creek 115
PoorPosted for loadValley County, Montana · 5M W Hinsdale · Structure no. L53608000+05001
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 238 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 2 over Beaver Creek 115 is a steel truss - thru carrying Old HWY 2 over Beaver Creek 115 in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 2 over Beaver Creek 115 built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 2 over Beaver Creek 115 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 2 over Beaver Creek 115 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 2 over Beaver Creek 115?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 2 over Beaver Creek 115?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.