National Register of Historic Places

Lewis and Clark Bridge

Wolf Point, McCone County, Montana
Listed
November 24, 1997
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
97001451

About this property

The Lewis and Clark Bridge is a historic bridge in Wolf Point, Montana, which once carried Montana Highway 13 across the Missouri River between McCone and Roosevelt counties. It is also known as Wolf Point Bridge, Missouri River Bridge, or Site No. 24RV438. The bridge is a five-span Pennsylvania through truss; its longest span is the longest through truss span in the state at 400-foot (120 m). Completed in 1930 by the Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Company, the bridge was the first bridge across the Missouri River at Wolf Point and the only bridge along the river for a 350-mile (560 km) stretch. The bridge's opening ceremony, which took place on July 9, drew over 10,000 visitors and included five bands and a fireworks display. After its completion, the bridge became a popular tourist attraction for motorists in northeastern Montana and a point of civic pride for Wolf Point's residents. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 24, 1997.

Location

Wolf Point, McCone County, Montana
48.06714, -105.53544

Categories

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When was Lewis and Clark Bridge listed on the National Register?

Lewis and Clark Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 24, 1997.

What type of historic resource is Lewis and Clark Bridge?

Lewis and Clark Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Lewis and Clark Bridge?

The period of significance for Lewis and Clark Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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