US 2 over Rock Creek Canal
FairValley County, Montana · 4M E Hinsdale · Structure no. P00001517+08091
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,414
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 2 over Rock Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Rock Creek Canal in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 42 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 Rock Creek Canal built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 2 over Rock Creek Canal 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 Rock Creek Canal carry?
About 1,414 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 2 over Rock Creek Canal?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 2 over Rock Creek Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.