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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRY WASH | Montana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 449 |
| CURRANT CREEK | Montana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 441 |
| HALFWAY CREEK | Montana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,594 |
| NEVADA CREEK | Montana | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 1,594 |
| ASSINIBOINE CREEK | Montana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 215 |
| POINDEXTER SLOUGH | Montana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 612 |
| RR | Montana | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 612 |
| DRAINAGE | Montana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 188 |
| DRAINAGE | Montana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 188 |
| RR | Montana | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,404 |
| Anita Dam Spillway | Montana | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 10 |
| FT. PECK SPILLWAY | Montana | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 203 |
| FRESNO RES SPILLWAY 038 | Montana | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 232 |
| ST REGIS RIVER 059 | Montana | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 140 |
| DRY CREEK 004 | Montana | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 556 |
| E FORK BITTERROOT RIVER | Montana | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,099 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK | Montana | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 486 |
| BOULDER RIVER OVERFLOW | Montana | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 2,133 |
| N FORK FIRST HAY CREEK | Montana | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 856 |
| SECOND HAY CREEK | Montana | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 726 |
| SAND COULEE CREEK | Montana | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,597 |
| ROCK CREEK | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| DEEP COULEE | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 150 |
| MEDICINE TAIL COULEE | Montana | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 150 |
| THIRTY MILE CREEK 097 | Montana | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| BATTLE CREEK 025 | Montana | Good | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| RUSSELL CREEK 005 | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| CROW CREEK 034 | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| N COTTONWOOD CREEK 037 | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| LITTLE BELT CREEK 003 | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 158 |
| BELT CREEK 084 | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 155 |
| CASTNER COULEE 096 | Montana | Good | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| BIRD CREEK 038 | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| FLAT CREEK 034 | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| FORT SHAW CANAL 041 | Montana | Good | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| RR 059 | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| HIGHWOOD CREEK 012 | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| T AND Y CANAL 032 | Montana | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK 018 | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| MILK RIVER 037 | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| FISHER RIVER 075 | Montana | Good | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| CLEARWATER RIVER 082 | Montana | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| FERRY CREEK 037 | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 677 |
| SHIELDS RIVER OVERFL 022 | Montana | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| W BOULDER RIVER 038 | Montana | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 52 |
| FOUR MILE CREEK 039 | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 157 |
| BOULDER RIVER 040 | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 157 |
| BIG CREEK 062 | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| DODSON SOUTH CANAL 116 | Montana | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 33 |
| DUPUYER CREEK 067 | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
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.