US Bridges

US 2 over Cherry Creek

Fair

Valley County, Montana · 1M N Glasgow · Structure no. P00001540+03401

Built
1979
46 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 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 2 over Cherry Creek in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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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CarriesUS 2
CrossesCherry Creek
Location1M N Glasgow
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyValley County
StateMontana
Coordinates48.21451, -106.64684
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,857 (2023)
Projected traffic6,150 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Cherry 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over Cherry Creek carry?

About 5,857 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Cherry Creek?

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?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.