Mt Hwy 2 over Boulder River 064
Jefferson County, Montana · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Mt Hwy 2 over Boulder River 064 in Jefferson County, Montana, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 392 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 103 of the 136 inventoried bridges in Jefferson County rated fair (75.7%); 7 (5.1%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 113 ft |
| Location | 1M E Cardwell |
| NBI structure number | L22249000+08001 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Montana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Jefferson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 15 over Prickly Pear Creek | 1969 | 5,987 | Fair |
| I 15 over Prickly Pear Creek | 1969 | 5,987 | Fair |
| S 518 over Int Montana City-i 15 | 1968 | 5,885 | Good |
| I 90 over Int Cardwell-s 359 | 1968 | 5,599 | Fair |
| I 90 over Int Cardwell-s 359 | 1968 | 5,599 | Fair |
| I 90 Eastbound over Boulder River | 1968 | 5,599 | Good |
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