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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR MAIN CANAL 036 | Montana | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 80 |
| SHADWELL CREEK 019 | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| MUDDY CREEK 018 | Montana | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| NO NAME DITCH 011 | Montana | Good | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| GREENFIELD CANAL 053 | Montana | Good | 1938 | 88 | 18 |
| TETON RIVER 060 | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| VANDALIA SOUTH CANAL 089 | Montana | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| CHERRY CREEK 080 | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| CANYON CREEK DITCH 108 | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 887 |
| BIG DITCH 113 | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 522 |
| RUSSELL CREEK 001 | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| BBWA CANAL 117 | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,906 |
| DRAINAGE | Montana | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 214 |
| LANDERS FORK | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,011 |
| YELLOWSTONE RIVER | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,699 |
| DRAINAGE | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 537 |
| FRONT ST-RR | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,161 |
| BOULDER RIVER | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,133 |
| SPRING CREEK | Montana | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,515 |
| DRAINAGE 117 | Montana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 452 |
| CATARACT CREEK 048 | Montana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| BUFFALO RAPIDS CANAL042 | Montana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 80 |
| YATES CREEK 003 | Montana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 53 |
| FLESHMAN CREEK 071 | Montana | Good | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| TETON RIVER | Montana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,265 |
| ABANDONED RR-ANTELOPE CR | Montana | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 2,063 |
| DAHL CREEK | Montana | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 309 |
| MAIN CREEK | Montana | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 309 |
| DRY CREEK | Montana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 309 |
| DRAINAGE | Montana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 292 |
| DRAINAGE | Montana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,148 |
| DRAINAGE | Montana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,148 |
| N FORK MCDONALD CREEK | Montana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,067 |
| DRAINAGE | Montana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,067 |
| DRAINAGE | Montana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,067 |
| IRRIGATION RESERVOIR | Montana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,067 |
| DRAINAGE | Montana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,067 |
| DRAINAGE | Montana | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 1,067 |
| DRAINAGE | Montana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,067 |
| DRAINAGE | Montana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,067 |
| S FORK MCDONALD CREEK | Montana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,067 |
| TIMBER CREEK | Montana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 680 |
| SKULL CREEK | Montana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 680 |
| CEMETERY COULEE | Montana | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 680 |
| DRAINAGE | Montana | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 680 |
| DRAINAGE | Montana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 680 |
| DRAINAGE | Montana | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 680 |
| SHEEP CREEK | Montana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 376 |
| BOYLE-O`HANLON COULEES | Montana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 479 |
| TETON RIVER | Montana | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 183 |
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.