US 2 over Milk River Overflow
FairValley County, Montana · 2M E Hinsdale · Structure no. P00001514+09431
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,414
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 2 over Milk River Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Milk River Overflow 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 1,414 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,485 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 2 over Milk River Overflow built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 2 over Milk River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 2 over Milk River Overflow carry?
About 1,414 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 2 over Milk River Overflow?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 2 over Milk River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.