US Bridges

IRR - US 2 over Indian Service Canal

FairPosted for load

Valley County, Montana · Frazer · Structure no. P00001572+07281

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,514
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR - US 2 over Indian Service Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR - US 2 over Indian Service Canal in Valley County, Montana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,514 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,590 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR - US 2
CrossesIndian Service Canal
LocationFrazer
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateMontana
Coordinates48.05954, -106.02294
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,514 (2023)
Projected traffic1,590 by 2043
Trucks14%
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 IRR - US 2 over Indian Service Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR - US 2 over Indian Service 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IRR - US 2 over Indian Service Canal carry?

About 1,514 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IRR - US 2 over Indian Service Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IRR - US 2 over Indian Service Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.