US Bridges

US 2 over Beaver Creek Overflow

Fair

Valley County, Montana · 6M NW Hinsdale · Structure no. P00001506+06491

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,310
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Beaver Creek Overflow is a steel culvert carrying US 2 over Beaver Creek Overflow in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 1,310 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,376 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesBeaver Creek Overflow
Location6M NW Hinsdale
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateMontana
Coordinates48.44651, -107.18992
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,310 (2023)
Projected traffic1,376 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 Beaver Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Beaver Creek Overflow 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over Beaver Creek Overflow carry?

About 1,310 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Beaver Creek Overflow?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 2 over Beaver Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.