US Bridges

US 2 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Valley County, Montana · 4M NW Hinsdale · Structure no. P00001508+08881

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,310
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Beaver Creek in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 6 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 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location4M NW Hinsdale
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateMontana
Coordinates48.42111, -107.16167
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Beaver Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over Beaver Creek carry?

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

How long is US 2 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.