Circle Park, Circle, MT 59215, US

Lewis and Clark Park in Wolf Point, MT is home to the historic Old Lewis Clark Bridge, a Pennsylvania Through Truss bridge that was dedicated on July 9, 1930. The bridge, which spans the Missouri River, played a significant role in local history and was built in response to a tragic incident involving two men who broke through the ice while driving across the frozen river. Although the bridge is now closed to traffic, it has been preserved as a state historical site and is maintained by the Montana Historical Society. With its imposing structure and designation as the most massive bridge in Montana, the Old Lewis Clark Bridge served as a vital transportation link until it became obsolete due to increased traffic and maintenance costs. In 1997 and 1998, a new river bridge was constructed nearby, and the old bridge was deeded to the Montana Historical Society. Today, the bridge stands as a monument and has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Efforts are underway to make the bridge safe for pedestrian use, and the historical society operates a small park and interpretive display at the south end of the bridge.Generated from the website