Historic Bridges in Montana
662 bridges built before 1951 in Montana still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 662 bridges in Montana built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR 061 | Montana | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,001 |
| CLARK FORK 054 | Montana | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 356 |
| BEAVER CREEK 101 | Montana | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 100 |
| ARMELLS CREEK 045 | Montana | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 352 |
| WYANT COULEE 044 | Montana | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 273 |
| WORK CREEK 041 | Montana | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 29 |
| PUMP CREEK 042 | Montana | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 29 |
| BIG DITCH 051 | Montana | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 2,489 |
| HAY CREEK | Montana | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 516 |
| MIDWAY COULEE | Montana | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 229 |
| W FORK POPLAR R OVRFLOW | Montana | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 229 |
| RATTLESNAKE CREEK | Montana | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,577 |
| WOODY ISLAND COULEE 134 | Montana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| FORT BELKNAP CANAL 015 | Montana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 126 |
| FORT BELKNAP CANAL 008 | Montana | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 212 |
| RED ROCK COULEE 009 | Montana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 212 |
| RED ROCK COULEE 012 | Montana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 41 |
| FT. BELKNAP CANAL 01 | Montana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 41 |
| RED ROCK COULEE 002 | Montana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 40 |
| RED ROCK COULEE 004 | Montana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 40 |
| COW CREEK 091 | Montana | Good | 1933 | 93 | 47 |
| SNAKE CREEK 042 | Montana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| PARADISE VALLEY CANAL037 | Montana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 28 |
| LITTLE MUDDY CREEK 126 | Montana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| LOWLINE CANAL 056 | Montana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| CATARACT CREEK 030 | Montana | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| SHEEP CREEK 117 | Montana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 484 |
| MISSOURI RIVER 054 | Montana | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 484 |
| LEVINGS GULCH 158 | Montana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 13 |
| BOULDER RIVER 041 | Montana | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 157 |
| BEAVER CREEK OVERFLO 100 | Montana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| CABIN CREEK 011 | Montana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| IRRIGATION DITCH 001 | Montana | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 281 |
| DRAINAGE 009 | Montana | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 219 |
| DRAINAGE 010 | Montana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 219 |
| DRAINAGE 015 | Montana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 219 |
| IRRIGATION DITCH 024 | Montana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 273 |
| POST CREEK | Montana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 8,158 |
| NINE PIPE RESERVOIR | Montana | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 8,158 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Montana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,782 |
| DAISY DEAN CREEK | Montana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 508 |
| REDWATER RIVER | Montana | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,263 |
| ST. MARY RIVER | Montana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,300 |
| DIVIDE CREEK | Montana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,300 |
| DRY RAVINE | Montana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,942 |
| HEPPLER COULEE 109 | Montana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 421 |
| FORT SHAW CANAL 110 | Montana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 421 |
| SIMMS CREEK 112 | Montana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 421 |
| CLARK FORK RIVER 020 | Montana | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 371 |
| WEGNER CREEK 055 | Montana | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 329 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.