US 2 over Milk River
FairValley County, Montana · 2M E Hinsdale · Structure no. P00001514+07371
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 356 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,209
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 2 over Milk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Milk River 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 1,209 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,269 by 2043. The structure is 356 ft (108.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US 2 over Milk River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 2 over Milk River 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 Milk River carry?
About 1,209 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 2 over Milk River?
The structure is 356 ft (108.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US 2 over Milk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.