US 2 over Cherry Creek Overflow
FairValley County, Montana · 1M N Glasgow · Structure no. P00001539+09441
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,857
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 2 over Cherry Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 2 over Cherry Creek Overflow in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5,857 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,150 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 50 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 2 over Cherry Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 2 over Cherry 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 Cherry Creek Overflow carry?
About 5,857 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 2 over Cherry Creek Overflow?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns US 2 over Cherry Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.