US Bridges

US 2 over Goudge Coulee

Fair

Valley County, Montana · 4M SE Glasgow · Structure no. P00001546+01061

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,967
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Goudge Coulee is a steel culvert carrying US 2 over Goudge Coulee in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,967 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,065 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesGoudge Coulee
Location4M SE Glasgow
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateMontana
Coordinates48.16531, -106.55658
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,967 (2023)
Projected traffic2,065 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Goudge Coulee built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Goudge Coulee 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 Goudge Coulee carry?

About 1,967 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Goudge Coulee?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns US 2 over Goudge Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.